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Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney

The New York Times bestselling young readers adaptation of The Boys in the Boat, now in paperback with bonus contentincluding an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographs

Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary ''The Boys of ''36''

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.

The Boys in the Boat Young Readers Adaptation

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Puffin
      Published 2 August 2016
      ISBN-13 9780147516855
      978-0147516855
      ISBN-10 0147516854
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      Children & Teen Non-Fiction

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Soon to be a major motion picture directed by George Clooney

      The New York Times bestselling young readers adaptation of The Boys in the Boat, now in paperback with bonus contentincluding an author Q&A and never-before-seen photographs

      Inspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary ''The Boys of ''36''

      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.

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