The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
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The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue

Written by Michael J. Tougias
Book #1 in the True Rescue Series
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9 - 14
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208
Page count
169
Words per page
1140L
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Dec 8, 2015
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This adaptation for young readers of The Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard’s Most Daring Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman tells the story of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Now a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half. With the storm in full force and waves up to 70 feet high, four coast guardsmen headed out to sea in a tiny lifeboat to come to the rescue. They were the only hope for the stranded sailors. Despite incredible obstacles, these brave men risked their lives, remembering the unofficial Coast Guard motto: You have to go out, but you do not have to come back. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It’s a gripping true tale of heroism and survival in the face of the elements. New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: True Rescue: The Finest HoursTrue Rescue: A Storm Too Soon Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781250044235
    Publication Date
    December 8, 2015
    Publisher
    Square Fish
    Page Count
    208
    Words Per Page
    169
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    9 - 14 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013030661
    Lexile® Level
    1140L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.5
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    6
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    163696
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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