The Boys in the Boat (adapted for young readers): The true story of an American team's epic journey to win gold at the 1936 Olympics
Written by Daniel James Brown
Reported by Mark Bramhall
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
Soon a major film directed by George Clooney
The #1 New York Times bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation.
Inspiration for the PBS American Experience documentary “The Boys of 36”
For Unbroken readers, from the depths of the Great Depression emerges the astonishing story of nine working-class boys from the American West who, at the 1936 Olympics, showed the world what true courage really meant. Made up of rowers the sons of loggers, shipyard workers and farmers, the crew of eight from the University of Washington was not expected to beat elite teams from the East Coast, and yet they did it, shocking the world by challenging German rowing. for Adolf Hitler.
At the center of the story is Joe Rantz, a teenager with no family or prospects, whose personal quest captures the spirit of his generation – one that would prove in years to come that the Nazis could not prevail over determination. and American optimism.
This deeply moving yet easily accessible adaptation for young readers of the award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, a highly visual background, and an exclusive new introduction.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Daniel James Brown is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, The Boys in the Boat, which won the ABA Nonfiction Book of the Year and the Washington State Book Award. His two previous nonfiction books, The Indifferent Stars Above and Under a Flaming Sky, were both finalists for the Washington State Book Award. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. He lives outside of Seattle. You can learn more at danieljamesbrown.com.
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AUDIOBOOK DETAILS
Purchase on Google Play Books https://g.co/booksYT/AQAAAAD4Q35DlM
French language
Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio
Published on: September 8, 2015
ISBN: 9781101925867
Duration: 5h 37m
Genres: Youth non-fiction/History/United States/20th century, Youth non-fiction/Sports and recreation/Olympics and Paralympics, Youth non-fiction/Sports and recreation/Water sports
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