First sentence: Sixty-two-year-old Rudy Snel from Canada is standing in the warm Florida sunshine. He is outside an airport waiting to meet Jean Pierre de Lutz, the owner of a sailboat named the Sean Seamour II. The 44-foot sailboat will carry Rudy, Jean Pierre, and a third sailor from Florida to France.

Premise/plot: True Rescue: A Storm Too Soon also appears to be an early chapter book adaptation of another book--possibly an adaptation of an adaptation. Either way it's packed with intensity and action. It's set in May 2007--in the Atlantic Ocean. A small sail boat with three sailors are in a fight for their lives against Mother Nature.

The book alternates between these three sailors and their would-be Rescuers.

My thoughts: I definitely found this book--and the other True Rescue book I read--to be exciting and action-packed. Would recommend to those looking for an exciting nonfiction read.

This high interest-low level book is perfect for my middle school classroom! It features an unknown - but true - story of Coast Guard rescuers and the night an unfortunate boat got caught in a very big storm. There is action, adventure, intrigue, and history all wrapped up in a fast-paced story that will keep students reading to see how it ends. The illustrations help with story visualization, and there are photos and historic text at the end that introduce the reader to these real-life heroes. We will definitely be investing in this series for the classroom!