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The Finest Hours: A Gripping True Story of Heroism and Survival at SeaThis young readers'' adaptation 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 incredible tale of the shipwreck of two oil tankers and the harrowing Coast Guard rescue mission that followed. On a stormy night in February 1952, four brave men in a tiny lifeboat overcame insurmountable odds to save more than 30 stranded sailors off the coast of Cape Cod.Amid one of the worst winter storms New England has ever seen, with waves reaching up to 70 feet high, these courageous coast guardsmen risked their lives to rescue the helpless crew members. Guided by the unofficial Coast Guard motto, "You have to go out, but you do not have to come back," they embarked on a daring mission that would forever cement their place in history.This fast-paced, uplifting story puts young readers right in the heart of the action. It''s a gripping account of heroism and survival against all odds that has since been adapted into a major motion picture from Disney, starring Chris Pine and Casey Affleck.New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his 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. Check out more thrilling titles in the series: A Storm Too Soon, Into the Blizzard, Attacked at Sea, In Harm''s Way, and Rescue on the Bounty.

A riveting adaptation for young readers of So Close to Home: A True Story of an American Family''s Fight for Survival During World War II from Michael J. Tougias, the author of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.A Bank Street Best Book of the Year!On May 19, 1942, during WWII, a U-boat in the Gulf of Mexico stalked its prey fifty miles from New Orleans. The submarine set its sights on the freighter Heredia. Most onboard were merchant seamen, but there were also civilians, including the Downs family: Ray and Ina, and their two children. Fast asleep in their berths, the Downs family had no idea that two torpedoes were heading their way. When the ship exploded, chaos ensued—and each family member had to find their own path to survival.This inspiring historical narrative tells the story of the Downs family as they struggle against sharks, hypothermia, blinding oil, drowning, and dehydration in their effort to survive the aftermath of this deadly attack off the American coast.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.More Thrilling True Rescue Books:The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)In Harm''s Way (Young Readers Edition)Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

Four young men in a tiny lifeboat brave a dreadful storm to save dozens of lives in this illustrated chapter book adaptation of the New York Times bestseller The Finest Hours.On the night of February 18th, 1952, during one of the worst winter storms that New England has even seen, two oil tankers off the shore of Cape Cod are torn in half by the force of the seas. For the men on board, survival seemed impossible. What follows is a harrowing Coast Guard rescue in a tiny lifeboat, where four young heroes beat the odds and bring more than thirty stranded sailors to safety. The True Rescue chapter book series is full of fast-paced, uplifting stories that put newly independent readers in the middle of the action. Don''t miss another pulse-pounding book in the series: A Storm Too Soon (Chapter Book edition).

When a sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, three weary sailors struggle to survive aboard a life raft in violent waves 80-feet tall in this illustrated chapter book adaptation of A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas. On May 2, 2007, three expert sailors embark on an epic voyage from Florida to France. But the trip of a lifetime soon turns into a nightmare when their sailboat disappears along the Gulf Stream in the throes of a relentless storm. From this point onward, their fate lies in the hands of four courageous coast guardsmen who must navigate brutal conditions in their Search and Rescue mission. The True Rescue chapter book series is full of fast-paced, uplifting stories that put newly independent readers in the middle of the action. Don''t miss another pulse-pounding book in the series: The Finest Hours (Chapter Book edition).

A pulse-pounding true story of disaster and survival at sea, following the HMS Bounty''s fateful encounter with Superstorm Sandy and one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever.On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, Connecticut to St. Petersburg, Florida. He believed the wooden ship, a replica of the original, famous Bounty, would fare better at sea than at port. The captain told the crew that anyone who did not want to come on the voyage could leave the ship with no hard feelings. No one took him up on the offer, a decision that would prove fatal.Four days into the voyage, Superstorm Sandy made an almost direct hit on the Bounty, sending the crew tumbling into the ocean amid crashing thirty-foot waves. Some were swept far from the ship, others became tangled in the rigging, and some were trapped below the surface by the masts and spreaders. What followed was one of the most complex and massive Coast Guard rescue missions in history.New York Times bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his real-life maritime disaster stories for young readers in the True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions.Discover More Thrilling True Rescue Books:The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)In Harm''s Way (Young Readers Edition)

Explore the uneasy relationship between humans and the natural world in this gripping collection of real-life animal encounters.Since we humans have evolved into the dominant species on this planet, we sometimes fail to recognize—and respect—the ever-present threat posed by the animals we love or fear, hunt or fight to protect. Many of nature''s most lethal residents have combative skills that have been honed by millions of years of adaptive survival, and it takes only a second for an otherwise evolved individual to become a helpless victim.When Man is the Prey is a one-of-a-kind collection of real-life encounters between man and beast. From bears, boars, and black dogs to swimming with sharks and dancing with wolves, these stories offer a fascinating, frightening, and enlightening look at the natural world and its many creatures. Delve into the realms of animal behavior, evolution, predator-prey dynamics, and the delicate balance of ecosystems.Whether you''re a nature enthusiast, an animal lover, or simply curious about the untamed wilderness, this book will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the power and complexity of the animal kingdom. Prepare to be captivated by these thrilling tales of survival and the primal instincts that drive both man and beast.