A Storm Too Soon: A Remarkable True Survival Story in 80-Foot Seas

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 9, 2016

Review

This is story of teamwork and perseverance. Three sailors on a trip from Florida to France end up in a damaged life raft facing 80 foot waves. The Coast Guard rescue team encounters life threatening challenges as they attempt to save the sailors. The author presents the events from the perspectives of the sailors and the rescue team. The descriptions of what takes place are vivid and detailed making them come alive. It's hard to believe that anyone survived this event. This well written story will hold readers attention from beginning to end. Included are an epilogue, author notes, and acknowledgements. The illustrations include maps, black and white photos of the sailors, rescue team, and storm. A YouTube video of the rescue is available on line. I highly recommend this gripping survival story that is an adaptation of the adult book A Storm Too Soon: A True Story of Disaster, Survival, and an Incredible Rescue.

Overall Book Score: excellent