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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Originally published in hardcover in 2016 by Henry Holt and Company.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A spellbinding tale of maritime disaster, survival, and an absolutely daring rescue from Michael J. Tougias, the author of <i>The Finest Hours</i>, which is now a major motion picture. </b> <p/>When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, it leaves behind three weary sailors struggling to stay alive on a life raft in the throes of violent waves eighty feet tall. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the four intrepid Coast Guardsmen who braved the sea and this ruthless storm, hoping to rescue the stranded sailors. <p/><i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his <b>True Rescue Series</b>, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. <p/>Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: <br>True Rescue: The Finest Hours<br>True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon <p/>Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14<br>The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)<br>A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)<br>Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)<br>Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b>An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book</b><b><br>A Junior Library Guild Selection</b><br><b>A Cybil's Children and Young Adult Literary Award Finalist<br>A Texas Topaz List Selection</b> <p/>"Tougias' third-person narrative, condensed and more tightly focused than the adult version, brings to life the struggles and heroism of the sailors and rescuers alike, highlighting life lessons learned. . . <b>A sure-fire hit with young readers who are always ready for a good disaster tale.</b>" --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/><b>The dramatic narrative is engaging and won't disappoint</b> students who enjoy adventure or rescue stories --<i>School Library Journal <p/></i>This true story . . . <b>reads like a thriller</b>, with one thing after another going wrong and each challenge <br>seemingly impossible to overcome. The courage displayed by the team may inspire readers to learn more about their exciting (if life-threatening) careers.-<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Michael J. Tougias</b> is the author of many true rescue stories, including <i>A Storm Too Soon, Overboard!, Fatal Forecast: An Incredible True Tale of Disaster at Sea, Derek's Gift: A True Story of Love, Courage and Lesson's Learned, The Cringe Chronicles: Mortifying Misadventures With My Dad</i> (co-written by Kristin Tougias), and <i>Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do</i>, which ALA named an Editor's Choice and Booklist praised as the best story of peril at sea since <i>The Perfect Storm</i>. A frequent lecturer at schools, Tougias lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts.

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