Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017
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BetaUndefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2017288
Book • Nonfiction
Carlisle, Pennsylvania • 1900s
2017
Adult
10-14 years
980L
Super Short Summary
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team by Steve Sheinkin chronicles the journey of Jim Thorpe, an Indigenous athlete, and the Carlisle Indian School football team. The narrative details their influential role in the evolution of modern football, highlighting Thorpe's athletic prowess and the team's strategic innovations.
Inspirational
Informative
Emotional
Challenging
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team is praised for engaging storytelling and thorough research, bringing to life the inspiring story of Jim Thorpe and his team's triumphs. Some critics note that the complex themes of cultural assimilation are somewhat simplified. Overall, Sheinkin skillfully captures a pivotal moment in sports history.
Who Should Read Undefeated: Jim Thorpe and the Carlisle Indian School Football Team?
Readers who enjoy Undefeated by Steve Sheinkin typically appreciate riveting sports histories, tales of overcoming adversity, and explorations of cultural identity. Fans of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown will find this book compelling for its blend of sports, history, and biography.
3,623 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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288
Book • Nonfiction
Carlisle, Pennsylvania • 1900s
2017
Adult
10-14 years
980L
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