59 pages • 1 hour read
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Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) by Laura Hillenbrand chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, an Olympic runner who, after World War II breaks out, survives a plane crash and becomes a POW in Japan, where he endures severe hardships before returning home and finding peace through faith. The book includes themes of physical and emotional torture, substance abuse, depression, and domestic abuse.
Laura Hillenbrand's Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) is widely praised for its engaging and inspiring narrative, making a complex historical story accessible to younger readers. Some critics feel it simplifies certain aspects too much, but overall, it's commended for its readability, emotional depth, and motivational impact on its audience.
Readers who would enjoy Unbroken (The Young Adult Adaptation) by Laura Hillenbrand are typically teens interested in real-life adventure, resilience, and history. Fans of The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti and Soldier Boys by Dean Hughes will find similar themes of courage and perseverance.
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Lexile Level
850LBiography
Inspirational
History: World
Sports
Military / War
WWII / World War II
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Emotions/Behavior: Determination / Perseverance
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness