First published 2013
In the depths of the Great Depression, nine working-class boys from the American West defy elite rivals to chase Olympic glory. Led by an enigmatic coach and a visionary boat builder, these sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers must overcome personal struggles and come together as a team to defeat Hitler's vaunted German crew at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. At the heart of their story is Joe Rantz, a homeless teen who rows to regain his shattered self-worth and find a place to call home.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, adventure, sports
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, underdog
Setting: United States, Estados Unidos
404 pages · Macmillan