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fitsee's review against another edition
informative
medium-paced
3.25
***USING NEW RATING SYSTEM***
Engagement: 3/4
Engagement: 3/4
- The book is engaging and keeps my attention for most of the book.
Clarity: 2/4
- The writing is generally clear but there are moments of confusion.
- Ideas could be expressed or explained better.
Relevance: 3/4
- The book has many topics that connect to my interests, but there are a few areas that don't fully engage me.
Writing: 3/4
- The writing style is well done and engaging, with a clear and consistent voice.
Vibes: 2/4
- I read it and liked some parts of it.
- Might not recommend it to a friend, but I enjoyed reading it.
Overall Score: 13/20
Star Rating: 3.25/5
ecogator's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.0
notspacemanlee's review against another edition
5.0
Admittedly, I purchased this book because Andrew Maraniss is a Vanderbilt man. But my 5-star rating is not skewed for it.
This is a wonderful book primarily for boys in the 3-7 grade range. While the book's primary focus is on the 1936 U.S. Olympic Mens Basketball Team, Maraniss has a wonderful way of bringing broader issues of that era within the book without sermonizing.
It should foster wonderful discussion amongst a teacher & students .. or even a parent reading the book with a child.
Such as:
The concept of Patriotism v. Nationalism
The use of propaganda
and discrimination against race, religion, and ethnicity
Maraniss also does a terrific job drawing a bridging both the historical roots of basketball along with the 1936 U.S. Olympic Basketball team to the game as Young Adults know it today.
All elementary and middle school librarians should consider purchasing a copy of this book.
5/5 stars (and Andrew, if you are lurking, Go Dores!)
This is a wonderful book primarily for boys in the 3-7 grade range. While the book's primary focus is on the 1936 U.S. Olympic Mens Basketball Team, Maraniss has a wonderful way of bringing broader issues of that era within the book without sermonizing.
It should foster wonderful discussion amongst a teacher & students .. or even a parent reading the book with a child.
Such as:
The concept of Patriotism v. Nationalism
The use of propaganda
and discrimination against race, religion, and ethnicity
Maraniss also does a terrific job drawing a bridging both the historical roots of basketball along with the 1936 U.S. Olympic Basketball team to the game as Young Adults know it today.
All elementary and middle school librarians should consider purchasing a copy of this book.
5/5 stars (and Andrew, if you are lurking, Go Dores!)
jaimeleigh318's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
If teachers were allowed to choose what books their classes read, this would be it! Fast paced, well researched, so interesting, and a good reminder of why it’s important to learn history so as not to repeat it.