Michael Tougias

New York Times Bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim and literary awards and legions of fans for his bestselling non-fiction narratives. He has written or co-written eight books for children, young adults, and middle readers, as well as 30 books for adults. Many of his stories honor real-life, everyday people who rise to face life-threatening situations, make heroic choices, and survive against the odds. He frequently speaks at schools, libraries and to groups of all...See more

New York Times Bestselling author Michael Tougias has earned critical acclaim and literary awards and legions of fans for his bestselling non-fiction narratives. He has written or co-written eight books for children, young adults, and middle readers, as well as 30 books for adults. Many of his stories honor real-life, everyday people who rise to face life-threatening situations, make heroic choices, and survive against the odds. He frequently speaks at schools, libraries and to groups of all sizes. His 'True Rescue Series' for children and middle readers include A Storm Too Soon, The Finest Hours, Into the Blizzard, Attacked At Sea, Rescue Bounty, and Abandon Ship! He has also written a fiction book for middle readers titled Claws, which is an environmental adventure story set in Maine. The author maintains a Facebook page 'Author Michael J. Tougias' and a website at www.michaeltougias.com See less