The Berlin Boxing Club by Sharenow, Robert

The Berlin Boxing Club

Sydney Taylor Award-winning novel Berlin Boxing Club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer Max...
$47.53 AUD
$47.53 AUD
SKU: 9.78006E+12
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 0 left in stock
Author: Robert Sharenow
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: $47.53
10 customers are viewing this product
The Berlin Boxing Club by Sharenow, Robert

The Berlin Boxing Club

$47.53

The Berlin Boxing Club

$47.53
Author: Robert Sharenow
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Sydney Taylor Award-winning novel Berlin Boxing Club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer Max Schmeling's experiences following Kristallnacht. Publishers Weekly called it "a masterful historical novel" in a starred review.

Karl Stern has never thought of himself as a Jew; after all, he's never even been in a synagogue. But the bullies at his school in Nazi-era Berlin don't care that Karl's family doesn't practice religion. Demoralized by their attacks against a heritage he doesn't accept as his own, Karl longs to prove his worth.

Then Max Schmeling, champion boxer and German hero, makes a deal with Karl's father to give Karl boxing lessons. A skilled cartoonist, Karl has never had an interest in boxing, but now it seems like the perfect chance to reinvent himself.

But when Nazi violence against Jews escalates, Karl must take on a new role: family protector. And as Max's fame forces him to associate with Nazi elites, Karl begins to wonder where his hero's sympathies truly lie. Can Karl balance his boxing dreams with his obligation to keep his family out of harm's way?

Includes an author's note and sources page detailing the factual inspirations behind the novel.



Author: Robert Sharenow
Publisher: Balzer & Bray/Harperteen
Published: 05/01/2011
Pages: 416
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.39h x 5.79w x 1.36d
ISBN: 9780061579684
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.7
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 143700 / Berlin Boxing Club


Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Winner
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Recommended
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2011
Booklist 04/15/2011 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 04/25/2011
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2011 pg. 104
School Library Journal 06/01/2011 pg. 135
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2011
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2011 - Recommended - Better Than Most

About the Author
Sharenow, Robert: -

Robert Sharenow is an award-winning writer and television producer. His most recent novel, The Berlin Boxing Club, was awarded the Sydney Taylor Award by the Association of Jewish Libraries and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, and Kirkus Reviews. He also serves as executive vice president and general manager of Lifetime. He lives in New York with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, Lucy.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products