The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue
School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8, Year 9
No. of pages 176
Published: 2014
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"The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)" recounts the thrilling true story of a daring Coast Guard rescue in 1952. When two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer, split apart during a massive storm off the coast of Cape Cod, their crews are left stranded at sea. Despite treacherous conditions, a small team of Coast Guard rescuers embarks on a perilous mission to save the stranded sailors. The story highlights bravery, teamwork, and the relentless spirit of those who put their lives on the line to help others, showcasing an unforgettable moment in maritime history. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called True Rescue .
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-8th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-14 years.
There are 176 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by Henry Holt & Company .
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