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Published by Turtleback Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 0606393129ISBN 13: 9780606393126
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The #1 "New York Times"bestsellerabout the Greatest Generationfreshly 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." "Based on The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics"--Title page verso. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Turtleback Books, 2016
ISBN 10: 0606393129ISBN 13: 9780606393126
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. The #1 "New York Times"bestsellerabout the Greatest Generationfreshly 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." "Based on The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics"--Title page verso. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.