The finest hours: the true story of a heroic sea rescue

"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 by the force of the storm. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of a harrowing Coast Gua...

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Main Authors: Tougias, Mike (Author), Sherman, Casey 1969- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Christy Ottaviano Books / Holt 2014
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:"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 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 men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds and saved more than 30 stranded sailors. This is a fast-paced, uplifting story that puts young readers in the middle of the action. It's a gripping story of heroism and survival with the same intensity as the bestselling book and movie The Perfect Storm. A Christy Ottaviano Book"..
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 155-160)
Physical Description:xi, 160 pages Ill. 24 cm
ISBN:9780805097641
9781250044235
9780805097658

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