--- product_id: 22058369 title: "The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue Series)" price: "KD 3.56" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22058369-the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-true-rescue-series store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue Series) **Price:** KD 3.56 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue Series) - **How much does it cost?** KD 3.56 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22058369-the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-true-rescue-series) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue Series): 9781250044235: Tougias, Michael J.: Books Review: "An Awesome Historic Rescue At Sea" - On February 18, 1952 at the Chatham Lifeboat Station on Massachusetts' Cape Cod, Boatswain's Mate First Class Bernie Webber is watching a growing storm intensify as a midwinter nor'easter is stalled over New England. He is 24 years old but had 10 years experience first serving in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II, and now in the United States Coast Guard. The waters off of Cape Cod are the most dangerous, often called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Historically, there were more than 3,000 shipwrecks scattered on the ocean floor from Chatham to Provincetown. On this day, the 503-foot, 10,448-ton T2 tanker,"Pendleton" with 122,000 barrels of kerosene and home heating oil broke in half not far from the Boston coastline. Nearly at the same time during the record breaking arctic-like storm, with waves sometimes higher than 70 feet, the "Fort Mercer," another 503-foot tanker, breaks in half off Cape Cod. The U.S. Coast Guard is tasked with the nearly insurmountable rescue task of the crew members trapped on the bow and stern sections of both ships. This is a true event that could be happening in February 2015 with the record breaking storms attacking the east coast today. The events are well written and documented with many quotes of the coast guardsmen and tanker crew members. This is a short read, but unforgettable. A honorable achievement by co-authors Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. Review: This Book Is Amazing!!!! - This was an amazing book for me to read because it was so exciting and interesting. I loved how it was located in cape cod, where I'm from, and I think everyone should get this book and read it. Im not gonna spoil anything about the book in this review, although I want to. You just have to go check this out for yourself, because it's an amazing book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #17,011 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Cape Cod Massachusetts Travel Books #1 in Teen & Young Adult Disaster Books #3 in Teen & Young Adult 20th Century United States History | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,790) | | Dimensions | 5.2 x 0.65 x 7.6 inches | | Edition | Media Tie-In | | Grade level | Preschool - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 1250044235 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1250044235 | | Item Weight | 7.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Part of series | True Rescue | | Print length | 208 pages | | Publication date | December 8, 2015 | | Publisher | Square Fish | | Reading age | 9 - 14 years | ## Images ![The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition) (True Rescue Series) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/917tD-Bs6mL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An Awesome Historic Rescue At Sea" *by K***R on February 16, 2015* On February 18, 1952 at the Chatham Lifeboat Station on Massachusetts' Cape Cod, Boatswain's Mate First Class Bernie Webber is watching a growing storm intensify as a midwinter nor'easter is stalled over New England. He is 24 years old but had 10 years experience first serving in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II, and now in the United States Coast Guard. The waters off of Cape Cod are the most dangerous, often called the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Historically, there were more than 3,000 shipwrecks scattered on the ocean floor from Chatham to Provincetown. On this day, the 503-foot, 10,448-ton T2 tanker,"Pendleton" with 122,000 barrels of kerosene and home heating oil broke in half not far from the Boston coastline. Nearly at the same time during the record breaking arctic-like storm, with waves sometimes higher than 70 feet, the "Fort Mercer," another 503-foot tanker, breaks in half off Cape Cod. The U.S. Coast Guard is tasked with the nearly insurmountable rescue task of the crew members trapped on the bow and stern sections of both ships. This is a true event that could be happening in February 2015 with the record breaking storms attacking the east coast today. The events are well written and documented with many quotes of the coast guardsmen and tanker crew members. This is a short read, but unforgettable. A honorable achievement by co-authors Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This Book Is Amazing!!!! *by A***W on September 29, 2025* This was an amazing book for me to read because it was so exciting and interesting. I loved how it was located in cape cod, where I'm from, and I think everyone should get this book and read it. Im not gonna spoil anything about the book in this review, although I want to. You just have to go check this out for yourself, because it's an amazing book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great story. Heroic men *by J***Y on March 2, 2015* Had one before and it was borrowed and not returned. this one will not leave the house. Great story. Heroic men. Bernard Webber was a neighbor here in Melbourne and he never said a word so we didn't know he was a hero. He was a good neighbor and wanted the best for our neighborhood. We miss him and Miriam. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Finest Hours (Young Readers Edition): The True Story of a Heroic Sea Rescue (True Rescue Series) - 47 Days: The True Story of Two Teen Boys Defying Hitler's Reich (Biographical WWII Stories for Teens) - Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation): An Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22058369-the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-true-rescue-series](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/22058369-the-finest-hours-young-readers-edition-true-rescue-series) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-13*