True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas

When a sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream during a disastrous storm, three weary sailors struggle to survive aboard a life raft in violent waves 80-feet tall in this illustrated chapter book adaptation (for readers 6-9) of A Storm Too Soon: : A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas.

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.

This second book in the True Rescue chapter book series is a suspenseful, incredible story that puts newly independent readers in the middle of the action.

Christy Ottaviano Books

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.

Illustrated Chapter Books for ages 6-9:
True Rescue: The Finest Hours
True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon

Young Readers Adaptations, for ages 9-14
The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition)
A Storm Too Soon (Young Readers Edition)
Into the Blizzard (Young Readers Edition)
Attacked at Sea (Young Readers Edition)

Author: Michael J. Tougias
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 07/06/2021
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781250137579
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 182217 / Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas (Young Readers Adaptation)


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2021 pg. 124

About the Author
Geyer, Mark Edward: - Mark Edward Geyer is the illustrator of the True Rescue chapter book series, as well as three Stephen King novels, and Blood Communion by Anne Rice, among others.Tougias, Michael J.: - Michael J. Tougias is the author of many award-winning true rescue stories, including the New York Times-bestseller The Finest Hours, A Storm Too Soon, Into the Blizzard, and Attacked at Sea. He also published a memoir, The Waters Between Us: A Boy, A Father, Outdoor Misadventures and the Healing Power of Nature. A frequent lecturer on his work, Tougias splits his time between Massachusetts and Florida.