A storm too soon : a remarkable true survival story in 80-foot seas / Michael J. Tougias ; with Illustrations by Mark Edward Geyer.
"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:
- "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:
- Grades 2-3 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.Ages 6-9 Henry Holt and Company Books for Young Readers.890L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 9 182217.
- Awards Note:
- A Junior Library Guild selection.
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- 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.
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- 9 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J910.9163 TOU (Text) | 36015000057725 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
