Triumph, camaraderie, against 1930s and Nazi backdrop.
If you're drawn to underdog stories, "The Boys in the Boat" will resonate with you deeply—it's not just about rowing; it's about the human spirit overcoming adversity. The relentless determination of Joe Rantz and his crewmates as they journey from obscurity to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Daniel James Brown's vivid storytelling not only places you inside the shell with the team, but also immerses you in the era's social and political tensions, making it a gripping read from start to finish.
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Biography (2013)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2017)
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee for Middle School (2017)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Washington State Book Award for History/General Nonfiction (2014)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2013)
- Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2016)
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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Triumph, camaraderie, against 1930s and Nazi backdrop.
If you're drawn to underdog stories, "The Boys in the Boat" will resonate with you deeply—it's not just about rowing; it's about the human spirit overcoming adversity. The relentless determination of Joe Rantz and his crewmates as they journey from obscurity to the 1936 Berlin Olympics is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. Daniel James Brown's vivid storytelling not only places you inside the shell with the team, but also immerses you in the era's social and political tensions, making it a gripping read from start to finish.
- James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Biography (2013)
- Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award Nominee for Young Adults (2017)
- Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee for Middle School (2017)
- William Saroyan International Prize for Writing Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Washington State Book Award for History/General Nonfiction (2014)
- Andrew Carnegie Medal Nominee for Nonfiction (2014)
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for History & Biography (2013)
- Green Mountain Book Award Nominee (2016)