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A storm too soon : a remarkable true survival story in 80-foot seas  Cover Image Book Book

A storm too soon : a remarkable true survival story in 80-foot seas / Michael J. Tougias ; with Illustrations by Mark Edward Geyer.

Tougias, Michael J., 1955- (author.). Geyer, Mark, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"An illustrated chapter book adaptation of A Storm Too Soon-with simultaneous original hardcover and paperback editions"-- Provided by publisher.
"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." -- inside front jacket flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781250137562
  • ISBN: 125013756X
  • ISBN: 9781250137579
  • ISBN: 1250137578
  • Physical Description: 104 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Publisher, publishing date, binding, and paging may vary.
"An illustrated chapter book adaptation of A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas" -- Cover.
Formatted Contents Note:
Florida -- countdown to the crossing -- Jean Pierre & Rudy -- Riding the Gulf Stream -- The gathering storm -- Too far out to sea -- Help is greatly needed -- Activating the emergency signal -- The wave -- The life raft -- Desperation -- Tumbling in chaos -- Convulsions -- Need max gas -- The Jayhawk and the C-130 -- Like a hockey puck on ice -- Deploying the swimmer -- "He needs to go first ..." -- As if shot from a cannon -- Back into the chaos -- A frayed cable -- Stay calm, no mistakes -- The last man.
Target Audience Note:
Ages 6-9 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.
Grades 2-3 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.
890L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 9 182217.
Subject: Shipwreck survival > Atlantic Ocean > Juvenile literature.
Rogue waves > Atlantic Ocean > Juvenile literature.
Rescue work > Atlantic Ocean > Juvenile literature.
Boating accidents > Juvenile literature.
Storms > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 12 of 13 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 0 of 0 copies available at Carthage Public.

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