Overview
Book six in the True Rescue series for young readers, this pulse-pounding account of disaster and survival at sea follows the HMS Bounty whose fateful course through Superstorm Sandy would lead to one of the most heroic Coast Guard rescue missions ever. On October 23, 2012, with Superstorm Sandy fast approaching, Captain Robin Walbridge made the fateful decision to sail the HMS Bounty from New London, Connecticut, to St. Petersburg, Florida, believing the wooden ship, a replica of the original, famous Bounty, would fare better at sea than at port. He told the crew that anyone who did not want to come on the voyage could leave the ship and there would be no hard feelings. No one took the captain up on his offer, and this decision would have fatal consequences. Four days into the voyage, Superstorm Sandy made an almost direct hit on the Bounty―sending the crew tumbling into the ocean filled with crashing thirty-foot waves. Some were swept far from the ship, others found themselves tangled in the rigging, while others were trapped below the surface by the masts and spreaders. What ensued was one of the most complex, dangerous, and massive Coast Guard rescue missions in history. Rescue of the Bounty is a gripping, inspiring, and unforgettable account―the perfect choice for young adventure-seekers.
Full Product Details
Author: Douglas a Campbell ,
Michael J Tougias ,
Alex Boyles
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Imprint: Blackstone Publishing
Volume: 6
Dimensions:
Width: 14.70cm
, Height: 1.50cm
, Length: 14.20cm
Weight: 0.136kg
ISBN: 9798212230704
Publication Date: 13 September 2022
Recommended Age: From 10 to 13 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Audio
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
The backstories of these men and women are peppered through the narrative in tidbits that don't slow the propulsive story. Each titled chapter reads like an episode in a serialized adventure tale, often beginning with the ship's location and ending with a cliffhanger...Maintains a brisk pace and clearly depicts riveting maritime action. -- Kirkus Reviews
Author Information
Douglas A. Campbell is the author of two nonfiction books for adults: The Sea's Bitter Harvest and Eight Survived. He has spent his career in journalism. For twenty-five years, he was a staff writer at the Philadelphia Inquirer, where two of his stories were nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. He later won numerous awards as a senior writer at Soundings magazine. Doug has sailed his own boats since 1979 and has twice competed in the biannual Bermuda One-Two race. 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, Attacked at Sea, and In Harm's Way. 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. MichaelTougias.com. Alex Boyles is an actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator.
