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- Daniel James Brown
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The Boys in the Boat tell an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times—the improbable, intimate account of how nine working-class boys from the American West showed the world at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin what true grit really meant.
It was an unlikely quest from the start. With a team composed of the sons of loggers, shipyard workers, and farmers, the University of Washington’s eight-oar crew team was never expected to defeat the elite teams of the East Coast and Great Britain, yet they did, going on to shock the world by defeating the German team rowing for Adolf Hitler. The emotional heart of the tale lies with Joe Rantz, a teenager without family or prospects, who rows not only to regain his shattered self-regard but also to find a real place for himself in the world. Drawing on the boys’ own journals and vivid memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared dream, Brown has created an unforgettable portrait of an era, a celebration of a remarkable achievement, and a chronicle of one extraordinary young man’s personal quest.- Related Products:
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The Boys in the Boat
Boomerang 2026-2027
The Boys in the Boat
$19.95This monthly handbook contains the following features:
- 4 Passages (one per week) for copywork/dictation
- Lessons on grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary, literary devices & literary analysis
- Boomerang Planner and Skills Tracker
- Weekly Reading Guide
- Beyond the Passage and Inside Scoop boxes
- Discussion Questions
- Family Book Club Party Ideas
- Guidelines explaining copywork & dictation practices
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Boomerang 2026-2027
$179.55 $149.00Deep dives into high-quality books!
Teens are ready for plot twists, adventure, moral quandaries, history, and a wide variety of literary genres. Enter the Boomerang.
Our year-long program is delivered in nine month-long lesson plans, released monthly.Each handbook is based on a novel and immerses your teen in the world of:
- literary analysis
- historical context
- grammar
- punctuation
- and book club parties
Each handbook contains:
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Detailed notes to establish the context of the novel of the month (book not included)
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Four passages taken from the novel for copywork and dictation, one per week
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Easy-to-follow instructions to teach writing elements found in the passages
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Examination of grammar and punctuation
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Additional notes that go beyond the passage
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Nine "think piece" questions—for discussion and writing
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Book club party ideas
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Copywork passages on separate printable pages
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Four-color design that looks gorgeous on tablets or printed at home
The Boomerang program includes Guidelines for implementing copywork and dictation practices, a planning tool, and a writing skills tracker to help you stay informed about your teen's progress.
Start any time. Enjoy the published Boomerangs in any order. You will receive all nine by May 2027.
2026-2027 book list:
September: Beowulf translated by Seamus Heaney
October: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
November: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
December: Great Speeches of the 20th Century edited by Bob Blaidsdell*
January: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros
February: The Swans of Harlem by Karen Valby (Adapted for Young Adults)*
March: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
April: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
May: The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown*
Swap one! When you purchase the year-long program, you may swap one handbook in the program for a handbook in the Literature Singles collection. Find the swap form in your account after purchase.
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Delivery: The Boomerang is delivered to your Brave Writer online account once per month on the 15th. Each handbook (40-50 pages) is a non-consumable PDF and can be used with multiple teens—no need to purchase additional copies.
Note: The Boomerang is one part of the High School Writers Bundle.Note to previous customers:
The asterisks denote brand-new titles that have never been used for Boomerangs.
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