The Nazi Olympics
by Susan D. Bachrach
Reading Level 10 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 10th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Set against the backdrop of Berlin in 1936, this story unveils how the Olympic Games became a stage for Nazi propaganda. It explores the tension between sportsmanship and political manipulation during a critical moment in history. Readers will witness the clash of ideals as athletes and nations navigate the complexities of competition under a darkening regime.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalSportsPolitical AspectsComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Political Conflict Historical War Context
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0316070866
- Pages
- 128
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 13,362
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Olympics -- Political aspects -- Germany -- History -- 1933-1945 -- Juvenile literature.