A storm too soon : a remarkable true survival story in 80-foot seas / Michael J. Tougias.
Summary:
"When a forty-seven-foot sailboat disappears in the Gulf Stream in the throes of a calamitous storm, it leaves behind three weary passengers struggling to stay alive afloat a life raft in violent waves 80 feet tall"--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781627792813
- ISBN: 1627792813
- ISBN: 9781250115379
- Physical Description: xiii, 220 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2016.
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "Christy Ottaviano Books" |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Part I -- 1 Florida-Countdown to the Crossing 1 -- 2 Jean Pierre 7 -- 3 Riding the Gulf Stream 17 -- 4 Spirits Are High 23 -- 5 Gathering Storm 30 -- 6 Help Is Greatly Needed 39 -- Part II -- 7 Multiple Maydays-The SAR Command Center 51 -- 8 Wave 60 -- 9 Life Raft 68 -- 10 Desperation 74 -- 11 Cutter Tampa and the C-130 83 -- 12 Tumbling in Chaos 89 -- 13 Convulsions 96 -- Part III -- 14 Need Max Gas 105 -- 15 Tether Ourselves Together 118 -- 16 "Mark, Mark, Mark!" 132 -- 17 Tike a Hockey Puck on Ice 141 -- 18 Deploying the Swimmer 148 -- 19 "He Needs to Go First..." 156 -- 20 As If Shot from a Cannon 164 -- 21 They're Not Coming for Us 173 -- 22 He's Going to Drown 183 -- 23 Cherry Point Naval Hospital 191 -- 24 Heading Home 200. |
| Target Audience Note: | 1090L Lexile |
| Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader AR MG 7.3 9 182217. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Shipwreck survival > Juvenile literature. Boating accidents > Juvenile literature. Storms > Juvenile literature. |
Available copies
- 13 of 15 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Caswell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 15 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunn Memorial Public Library | YA 910.916 TOU (Text) | 34621991125165 | Young Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
