Daniel James Brown is the author of two previous nonfiction books, The Indifferent Stars Above and Under a Flaming Sky, which was a finalist for a Barnes & Noble Discover Award. He has taught writing at San Jose State University and Stanford University. He lives outside Seattle.
Accolades for The Boys in the Boat (Young Readers Adaptation):
- New York Times bestseller
- #1 Pacific Northwest Bookseller Assocation bestseller
"The word teamwork, which can sound humdrum to kids in coaches'
droning lectures, doesn't adequately describe the connection shared
by the men in that boat in 1936. Illustrated with vintage photos,
this moving book offers young people a vivid sense of that shared
experience. A Depression-era story with timeless appeal."
—Booklist, starred review
"Offering a model of masterful nonfiction writing, Brown expertly
balances the leisurely pacing of the protagonists' back stories
with the exciting race scenes, related with concrete nouns, lively
verbs, and short sentences, selected and adapted for this edition
by Mone. Many photographs, an easy-to-read timeline, and notes on
"The Art of Rowing," complete with a diagram, add visual appeal. A
fine companion to Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken (2014), also about
the 1936 Olympics and also adapted for young readers." —Kirkus
"Those seeking an inspiring true story or a great sports tale will
be pleased with this stirring work." —School Library Journal
"It becomes almost impossible not to root for such a hardscrabble
collection of underdogs as they exhibit hard work, sacrifice,
teamwork, and loyalty at every stage of their collective journey to
Berlin." —Horn Book
"With a lyrical flair, Brown tells the story of these men in a
manner that intersperses the drama of the time period with the
emotional and physical turmoil of their lives. Young adult
readers may not understand or even know about the desperation of
the Depression, or what it was like at the genesis of Nazi Germany,
but the tale of these persistent men, each with their own personal
struggle, will entice readers of all ages." —VOYA
Accolades for the adult edition of The Boys in the Boat:
- #1 New York Times bestseller
- 2014 ABA Adult Nonfiction Book of the Year
- 2014 Washington State Book Award
"A suspenseful tale of triumph." —USA Today
"Evocative, cinematic prose." —Publishers Weekly
"This is Chariots of Fire with oars." —David Laskin, author of
The Children's Blizzard
"A great and inspiring true story." —Nathaniel Philbrick, author of
Mayflower
"A thrilling, heart-thumping tale." —Timothy Egan, author of The
Worst Hard Time
"A robust, emotional snapshot of an era." —James Bradley, author of
Flags of Our Fathers
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