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A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition): A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas

Michael J. Tougias

A spellbinding tale of maritime disaster, survival, and an absolutely daring rescue from Michael J. Tougias, the author of The Finest Hours, which is now a major motion picture.

When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, it leaves behind three weary sailors struggling to stay alive on a life raft in the throes of violent waves eighty feet tall. This middle-grade adaptation of an adult nonfiction book tells the story of the four intrepid Coast Guardsmen who braved the sea and this ruthless storm, hoping to rescue the stranded sailors.

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)
Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)
Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)
In Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition)
Rescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)

Book Details

  • Publisher: Square Fish
  • Publish Date: May 23rd, 2017
  • Pages: 272
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.50in - 5.10in - 0.90in - 0.46lb
  • EAN: 9781250115379
  • Recommended age: 10-13
  • Categories: History - United States - 20th CenturyScience & Nature - Earth Sciences - WeatherTransportation - Boats, Ships & Underwater Craft

About the Author

Tougias, Michael J.: - MICHAEL J. TOUGIAS is a New York Times bestselling author and coauthor of over thirty books for adults and middle readers. His books include Fatal Forecast, The Finest Hours, Overboard!, A Storm Too Soon, So Close to Home, The Waters Between Us, Extreme Survival, and The Power of Positive Fishing. He offers slide presentations and an inspiration program titled "Survival Lessons: Decision Making Under Pressure." Visit www.michaeltougias.com

More books by Michael J. Tougias

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Praise for this book

An NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Book
A Junior Library Guild Selection

A Cybil's Children and Young Adult Literary Award Finalist
A Texas Topaz List Selection

"Tougias' third-person narrative, condensed and more tightly focused than the adult version, brings to life the struggles and heroism of the sailors and rescuers alike, highlighting life lessons learned. . . A sure-fire hit with young readers who are always ready for a good disaster tale." --Kirkus Reviews

"The dramatic narrative is engaging and won't disappoint students who enjoy adventure or rescue stories" --School Library Journal

"This true story . . . reads like a thriller, with one thing after another going wrong and each challenge
seemingly impossible to overcome. The courage displayed by the team may inspire readers to learn more about their exciting (if life-threatening) careers."-Booklist