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

Nonfiction | Book | YA | Published in 2015

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Summary

Background

Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Prologue-Chapter 6

Chapters 7-14

Chapters 15-21

Chapter 22-Epilogue

Key Figures

Themes

Index of Terms

Important Quotes

Essay Topics

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Discussion Questions

Essay Topics

How did Joe Rantz’s difficult childhood shape his character and contribute to his success as a rower? Did it hinder him in any way?

Analyze the role of teamwork in the University of Washington crew’s journey to Olympic gold. How did individual strengths combine to create a winning team?

Examine the impact of the Great Depression on the lives of the rowers and their families. How did this historical context influence their motivations and challenges?