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

Daniel James Brown

Sep 2015 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

Soon to be a major motion picture 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 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.

Ratings and reviews

Wonderfully narrated story of the team of rowers at University of Washington who won the gold medal at 1936 Berlin Olympics. The life story of the rower Joe is well written. This book is worth reading more than once!

A great story and book. It seemed a little sparse on details and I see now that I had an adaptation of the original book.

Inspirational!

About the author

Daniel James Brown is the author of two previous adult nonfiction books, The Indifferent Stars Above and Under a Flaming Sky, which was a finalist for a Barnes & Noble Discover Award. His latest foray in adult nonfiction, The Boys in the Boat, was a #1 New York TImes Bestseller, and has been adapted for a teen audience. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University, and now writes full-time. He lives outside Seattle, Washington.