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Fatal forecast : an incredible true story of courage in a savage storm / Michael J. Tougias.

Tougias, Michael J., 1955- (author.). Tougias, Michael J., 1955- Adaptation of (work): Fatal forecast. (Added Author).

Summary:

"A spellbinding, moment-by-moment account of seventy-two hours in the lives of eight young fishermen-some of whom would never set foot on dry land again-as they fight to survive a deadly storm in the middle of winter"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9780316556217
ISBN: 0316556211
Physical Description: 257 pages ; map, illustrations ; 21 cm.
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: New York : Christy Ottaviano Books, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:	"'Fatal forecast : an incredible true story of courage in a savage storm' was adapted for young readers by Michael J. Tougias. It is an abridgment of the adult book 'Fatal forecast : an incredible true tale of disaster and survival at sea' by Michael J. Tougias, originally published in 2007 by Scribner, a division of Simon & Schuster"--Title page verso.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references.
Formatted Contents Note:	Prologue -- The Fair Wind crew -- Heading out -- The forecast -- In the monster's grip -- Pitch-poled -- Decisions -- The Sea Fever -- Blow out -- Swept away -- Stay with the raft -- Tumbling in the void -- Inside a punching bag -- Trapped -- The Coast Guard -- A silent killer -- A pilot's nightmare -- Alone at night -- Dawn -- A search begins -- Heading home and all alone -- Drifting East -- The search -- Almost out of time -- At the edge of the bank -- Salvation -- The airlift -- A different kind of pain -- The inquiry and a thank you -- Epilogue.
Target Audience Note:	Ages 9-14 years.