{"product_id":"the-boys-in-the-boat-young-readers-adaptation-the-true-story-of-an-american-teams-epic-journey-to-win-gold-at-the-1936-olympics-paperback","title":"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 - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel James Brown\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller freshly adapted for the next generation, now with brand new content including an author Q\u0026amp;A and never-before-seen photographs \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspiration for the PBS American Experience Documentary 'The Boys of '36' \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor readers of \u003ci\u003eUnbroken\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This deeply emotional yet easily accessible young readers adaptation of the award-winning #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller features never-before-seen photographs, highly visual back matter, and an exclusive new introduction.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDaniel James Brown is the author of two previous nonfiction books, \u003ci\u003eThe Indifferent Stars Above\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eUnder a Flaming Sky, \u003c\/i\u003ewhich was a finalist for a Barnes \u0026amp; Noble Discover Award\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. He lives outside Seattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8.9 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 02, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boys in the Boat: The True Story of an American Team's Epic Journey to Win Gold at the 1936 Olympics\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Grades, 4-8\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53336109547885,"sku":"9780147516855","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/aGxsbDRuaHJENm5aRE1OdTVLbjk0Zz09.webp?v=1778915173","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/the-boys-in-the-boat-young-readers-adaptation-the-true-story-of-an-american-teams-epic-journey-to-win-gold-at-the-1936-olympics-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}