{"product_id":"the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-the-true-story-of-a-heroic-sea-rescue-9781250044235","title":"The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis adaptation for young readers of \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours: The True Story of the US Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn 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: \u003ci\u003eYou have to go out, but you do not have to come back. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Michael J. Tougias adapts his histories of real life stories for young readers in his \u003cb\u003eTrue Rescue Series\u003c\/b\u003e, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9: \u003cbr\u003eTrue Rescue: The Finest Hours\u003cbr\u003eTrue Rescue: A Storm Too Soon \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYoung Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14\u003cbr\u003eThe Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eA Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eInto the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eAttacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9943448\"\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-11043648\"\u003eCasey Sherman\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Square Fish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/08\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.60h x 5.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250044235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1250044235\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN025220\"\u003eHistory | United States | 20th Century\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN050070\"\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature | Earth Sciences\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-YAN\"\u003eYoung Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-YAN056020\"\u003eTransportation | Boats, Ships \u0026amp; Underwater Craft\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e is the author and coauthor of more than a dozen books, including bestselling true-adventure and survival books, \u003ci\u003eTen Hours Until Dawn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Storm Too Soon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCasey Sherman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award winning journalist and bestselling author of books including \u003ci\u003eA Rose for Mary\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Irish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlack Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42707810255085,"sku":"9781250044235","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_46005a31-7761-488d-a967-81dd8415c525.jpg?v=1650078997","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/es\/products\/the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-the-true-story-of-a-heroic-sea-rescue-9781250044235","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}