{"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\u003e\u003cb\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\/b\u003e \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: You have to go out, but you do not have to come back. \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 True Rescue Series, capturing the heroism and humanity of people on life-saving missions during maritime disasters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMore Thrilling True Rescue Books: \u003cbr\u003eA Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eInto the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eAttacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eIn Harm's Way (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003eRescue on the Bounty (Young Readers Edition)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael J. Tougias\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestseller \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Storm Too Soon\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eInto the Blizzard\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAttacked at Sea\u003c\/i\u003e. He also published a memoir, \u003ci\u003eThe Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature\u003c\/i\u003e. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eCasey Sherman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Finest Hours\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBad Blood\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBlack Irish\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBlack Dragon\u003c\/i\u003e. He received the Edward R. Murrow Award for Journalistic Excellence as a member of the CBS Boston news team, and has been nominated for an Emmy Award. A featured guest on major television networks and news programs, Sherman has lectured at The National Press Club and the US Coast Guard Command Center in Washington, D.C. He lives in Marshfield, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604107235602,"sku":"9781250044235","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_14f0dcf6-b84c-4236-a0da-f8a811b2be86.jpg?v=1732254663","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-the-true-story-of-a-heroic-sea-rescue-9781250044235","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}