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The Finest Hours presents a concise, age‑appropriate version of the true 1952 Coast Guard rescue that snapped two oil tankers near Cape Cod in a fierce winter storm. Based on the nonfiction account, the book follows four men in a small lifeboat who, against overwhelming odds, bravely battled the elements to save over thirty stranded sailors. Written for young readers, the narrative is fast‑paced and uplifting, highlighting heroism and survival while maintaining historical accuracy.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Mike Tougias
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