Prompt: Written by a Local Author
"Set right before/at the start of WWII, I loved the history it told about the Seattle area and how it intertwined with what was happening in Germany at the same time. Also, I loved learning more about the sport of rowing." — Carla
"The bond between the boys in the boat and their long journey to the 1936 Olympics was so intriguing and heart-warming. I never would've expected to be riveted by a book about rowing, but this book showed me that sometimes the unexpected is exactly what I need. I'm looking forward to seeing the film version in a few years!" — Miranda