The Boys in the Boat
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The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
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. From the Hardcover edition.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780670025817 |
| ISBN 10 | 067002581X |
| Title | The Boys in the Boat |
| Author | Daniel James Brown |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Year published | 2013-06-04 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
| Prizes | Winner of ALA Notable Books (Nonfiction) 2014, Winner of Nautilus Award (Heroic Journeys) 2014, Winner of Indies Choice Book Awards (Nonfiction) 2014, Winner of Washington State Book Award (Hist/Gen Nonfiction) 2014, Commended for Saroyan Writing Prize (Nonfiction) 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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