The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation) by: Daniel James Brown

This young readers' version of The Boys in the Boat tells the incredible true story of nine working-class boys from the University of Washington who, against all odds, formed one of the greatest rowing teams in American history. Set during the Great Depression and culminating at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany, this is a story of perseverance, teamwork, and triumph.

The adaptation focuses on Joe Rantz, a teenager abandoned by his family who finds purpose and belonging through the grueling, deeply disciplined sport of rowing. As the crew fights to prove themselves, they encounter not only fierce competition, but also the harsh realities of the era—poverty, prejudice, and the looming threat of war.

New York Times Bestseller (Adaptation)