The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue - Michael J. Tougias

\n \nThis 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. \n \nOn 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. \n \nThis 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. \n \nNew 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. \n \nIllustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: \nTrue Rescue: The Finest Hours \nTrue Rescue: A Storm Too Soon \n \nYoung Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14 \nThe Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) \nA Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition) \nInto the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition) \nAttacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)\n