The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics

The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation): The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 OlympicsThe #1 New York Times bestseller about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation. For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight oar crew was never

The #1 New York Times bestseller about the Greatest Generation freshly adapted for the next generation.

For readers of Unbroken, out of the depths of the Great Depression comes the astonishing tale of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the 1936 Olympics showed the world what true grit really meant. With rowers who were the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington's eight-oar crew was never expected to defeat the elite East Coast teams, yet they did, going on to shock the world by challenging the German boat rowing for Adolf Hitler.

At the center of the tale is Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation--the generation that would prove in the coming years that the Nazis could not prevail over American determination and optimism.

This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Published: 09/08/2015
ISBN: 9780451475923
Pages: 240
Weight: 1.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 7.30w x 1.00d

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2015 pg. 70
Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2015 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 08/01/2015 pg. 125
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2015 pg. 125
Shelf Awareness 09/11/2015

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 176197 / Boys in the Boat: The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics
Reading Level: 6.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 9