The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue by Michael J. Tougias (E

Description: The Finest Hours by Michael J. Tougias Now a Major Motion Picture from Disney, starring Eric Bana! FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A harrowing Coast Guard rescue of two oil tankers that split in half and left sailors hanging on for their lives. On the night of February 18, 1952, during one of the worst noreasters that New England has ever seen, two oil tankers just off the shore of Cape Cod were torn in half by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of a harrowing Coast Guard rescue when four young men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. Its a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. A gripping account of heroism and survival. Author Biography Michael J. Tougias is the author of many true rescue stories, including Ten Hours Until Dawn: The True Story of Heroism and Tragedy Aboard the Can Do, which ALA named an Editors Choice and Booklist praised "as the best story of peril at sea since The Perfect Storm." A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias lives in Plymouth, Massachusetts.michaeltougias.comCasey Sherman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of six books including Animal, Black Irish, and Black Dragon. He received the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence, and has been nominated for an Emmy Award. He lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts. Review "This poignant history should be an easy sell to readers of adventure, seafaring, or rescue stories. A Disney film is in development." --School Library Journal "The Finest Hours is a touching account, a sensitive rendering of what might be called four indescribably chaotic conditions. . . . Tougias and Sherman never sensationalize, never go beyond the facts, and yet capture all the pain, physical and emotional, of the survivors and their families." --Providence Journal on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "This book captures the wit, grit and sacrifice of Coasties and their boats." --Minneapolis Star Tribune on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "Tougias and Sherman reach their peak of tension in the sink-or-swim moments when mariners abandoned ship and chanced their lives on their rescuers skill and bravery. . . . Excellent." --Booklist on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "Nearly 57 years later, its a breathtaking story that still defies the imagination." --Cape Cod Chronicle on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "Its good to know that real heroes exist. . . . Incredible." --Concord Monitor on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "Gripping. . . . Tougias and Sherman ably narrate the desperate struggles of crew members on both the wrecks and the rescue boats. . . . Will make readers appreciate the bravery of the men who put their lives on the line. . . . Action-packed." --Publishers Weekly on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) "A gripping tale of Coast Guard heroism. . . . An action-packed account of rescue at sea." --Kirkus Reviews on The Finest Hours (Simon & Schuster edition) Promotional Now a Major Motion Picture from Disney, starring Eric Bana! Review Quote Tougias and Sherman reach their peak of tension in the sink-or-swim moments when mariners abandoned ship and chanced their lives on their rescuers skill and bravery. . . . Excellent. Promotional "Headline" Now a Major Motion Picture from Disney, starring Eric Bana! Excerpt from Book 1 Details ISBN1250044235 Edition Description Media Tie-In Language English ISBN-10 1250044235 ISBN-13 9781250044235 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-12-08 Imprint St Martins Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title FINEST HOURS (YOUNG READERS ED Subtitle The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue Series True Rescue Series UK Release Date 2015-12-08 US Release Date 2015-12-08 Author Michael J. Tougias Pages 192 Audience Age 9 Publisher St Martins Press DEWEY 910.916346 Audience Teenage / Young adult AU Release Date 2015-12-07 NZ Release Date 2015-12-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96435432;

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