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Publication Name
Random House Children's Books
ISBN
9780385742511

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0385742517
ISBN-13
9780385742511
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202412711

Product Key Features

Book Title
Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) : an Olympian's Journey from Airman to Castaway to Captive
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2014
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation, People & Places / Asia, History / Military & Wars, Sports & Recreation / Olympics & Paralympics, Biography & Autobiography / Historical, Biography & Autobiography / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Nonfiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
Author
Laura Hillenbrand
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
20.6 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2014-014794
Reviews
"This adaptation of Hillenbrand's adult best-seller is highly dramatic and exciting, as well as painful to read as it lays bare man's hellish inhumanity to man."-- Booklist , STARRED "This captivating book emphasizes the importance of determination, the will to survive against impossible odds, and support from family and friends. A strong, well-written work."-- School Library Journal "This fine adaptation ably brings an inspiring tale to young readers."-- Kirkus Reviews "A humdinger of a page-turner: a noble story about the courage of America's Greatest Generation, personified."-- The Horn Book Review  , Booklist  starred review, September 1, 2014: "This adaptation of Hillenbrand's adult best-seller is highly dramatic and exciting, as well as painful to read as it lays bare man's hellish inhumanity to man."  
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Seventh Grade
Dewey Decimal
940.54/7252092 B
Edition Description
Children's
Synopsis
In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini. As a boy, he had been a clever delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a supreme talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when war came, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a sinking raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would respond to desperation with ingenuity, suffering with hope and humor, brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would hang on the fraying wire of his will. Featuring more than one hundred photographs plus an exclusive interview with Zamperini, this breathtaking odyssey--also captured on film by director Angelina Jolie--is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure against the unlikeliest of odds. Praise for Unbroken This adaptation of Hillenbrand's adult bestseller is highly dramatic and exciting, as well as painful to read as it lays bare man's hellish inhumanity to man.-- Booklist , STARRED This captivating book emphasizes the importance of determination, the will to survive against impossible odds, and support from family and friends. A strong, well-written work.-- SLJ This fine adaptation ably brings an inspiring tale to young readers.-- Kirkus, In this captivating and lavishly illustrated young adult edition of her award-winning #1 New York Times bestseller, Laura Hillenbrand tells the story of a former Olympian's courage, cunning, and fortitude following his plane crash in enemy territory. This adaptation of Unbroken introduces a new generation to one of history's most thrilling survival epics. On a May afternoon in 1943, an American military plane crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane's bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary sagas of the Second World War. The lieutenant's name was Louis Zamperini. As a boy, he had been a clever delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and stealing. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a supreme talent that carried him to the Berlin Olympics. But when war came, the athlete became an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown. Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a sinking raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would respond to desperation with ingenuity, suffering with hope and humor, brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would hang on the fraying wire of his will. Featuring more than one hundred photographs plus an exclusive interview with Zamperini, this breathtaking odyssey--also captured on film by director Angelina Jolie--is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ability to endure against the unlikeliest of odds. Praise for Unbroken "This adaptation of Hillenbrand's adult bestseller is highly dramatic and exciting, as well as painful to read as it lays bare man's hellish inhumanity to man."-- Booklist , STARRED "This captivating book emphasizes the importance of determination, the will to survive against impossible odds, and support from family and friends. A strong, well-written work."-- SLJ "This fine adaptation ably brings an inspiring tale to young readers."-- Kirkus
LC Classification Number
D805.J3Z365 2014

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  • Great Adaption for anyone!

    This adaption is great! It includes the main punts without including some of the facts that may not be something some people want to read. It has a few curse words in it, where as the regular book has many many curse words in it. They are both good reading but just beware. I would definitely go with young adult or mature teen on this book. The regular one is definitely adult reading. All of the stuff in the book is true. All of the stuff you would imagine happening in a war, happened to Louie or he saw it, basically.... In my opinion, his conversion, his transformation and his complete forgiveness of those who abused, and degraded him is the selling point of the book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mtwyouth

  • UNBROKEN

    This is an amazing true story of strength, survival, and endurance of a soldier's ordeal in a Japanese prison camp in WW2. It also became a great movie. A must-read. Truly remarkable.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: second.sale

  • This man was a true hero who loved his country & fellow man.

    The book is as exciting as was the movie (which I have seen numerous times & enjoyed totally every time. So much to be admired about this man. He was a dedicated hero & a man to be so admired for his strength. I have so enjoyed reading the book, as much as seeing the movie.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • Good

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • Wonderful read!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: waddlebooks