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The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
The Finest Hours: The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - Retired school librarian, Sebago, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: June 11, 2014
Review
This middle grade adaptation of the adult nonfiction book is the story of a Coast Guard rescue of the men from two oil tankers that both split in two during a brutal nor'easter on February 18, 1952. Four men in a lifeboat risked their lives and saved more than 30 men stranded on their broken vessels. Readers will immediately be drawn into this gripping and remarkable survival account. It is well written and will appeal to a wide audience. Black and white photographs are included of the rescue crew, their lifeboat, the wreckage, etc. The bibliography is extensive. The epilogue and final notes about the rescuers completes this outstanding depiction of heroism and endurance. I highly recommend this excellent book.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Tougias, Michael J.
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Christy Ottaviano Books/Henry Holt and Company
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades 4-6, grades 7-9
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780805097641
Price: 17.99