So when max schmeling, champion boxer and german national hero, makes a deal with karls father to give karl boxing lessons, karl sees it as the perfect chance to reinvent himself. Buy a cheap copy of the berlin boxing club book by robert sharenow. Then max schmeling, champion boxer and german hero, makes a deal with karls father to give karl boxing lessons. Editions of the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow, paperback barnes. By the author of the awardwinning my mother the cheerleader.
The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow scholastic. If a book about boxing can interest me since i have very little interest in the sport then, it is a good book. Karl stern is an artist, an older brother, a dreamer, and a jew. The berlin boxing club was a book that combined two genres i am passionate about. This 52page guide for the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 47 chapters, as well as several. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow book cover, description, publication history. My mother the cheerleader by robert sharenow and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The novel is set during the early years of hitlers rule. But the bullies at his school in naziera berlin dont care that karls family doesnt practice religion. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow 60second book.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Its publisher is harperteen, and it was published in new york city. Sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer max schmelings experiences following. Enter max schmeling, heavyweight champion of the world, who offers karl boxing lessons in exchange for a portrait from mr. The berlin boxing club is about a boy that never consider himself a jew growing up in berlin from 19341938. He also serves as executive vice president and general manager of lifetime. Historical fiction now, before we begin the actual sketch i would like to say something. Sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer max schmelings experiences following kristallnacht. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow reading guide. O the berlin boxing club, written by robert sharenow, was published april 21st, 2011. May 18, 20 what teenage boy wouldnt say yes to boxing lessons with a worldfamous boxer. Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more. Demoralized by attacks on him for a heritage he does.
Unfortunately for the protagonist in the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow, these lessons arent just a pleasant diversion. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow goodreads. As he did in my mother the cheerleader 2007, sharenow delivers a masterful historical novel that examines racism through the eyes of both. But in 1934 berlin, with the rise of the nazis and the newly entitled bullies at school, karl is jewish.
Please expect some creasing to the spine andor minor damage to the cover. Publishers weekly,as he did in my mother the cheerleader 2007, sharenow delivers a masterful historical novel that examines racism through the eyes of both. The berlin boxing club summary and study guide supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. The berlin boxing club, book by robert sharenow paperback. Sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer. On karls first day of boxing lessons he is put in the ring with one of the veteran fighters at the berlin boxing club. It is the story of what it was like for one individual jewish high school student, karl stern, at the onset. Demoralized by their attacks against a heritage he doesnt accept as his own, karl longs to prove his worth. The book takes place beginning in 1934 and takes us through karls experience as a young jewish boy in germany all the way until kristallnacht in november, 1938. It is a great historical fiction piece that gives insight to this tragic time in history. Karl stern has never considered himself a jew and his aryan looks have always helped him get away with that. I highly recommend the berlin boxing club for both children and adults.
Not to mention, this book has been received to broad and emphatic acclaim. Set in 1930s berlin, this second novel by the author of my mother the cheerleader explores the unlikely friendship between a young jewish boy and b the berlin boxing club bookoutlet. It was easy to read, flowed well, and held my interest throughout the entire story. Sep 07, 2011 the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow. Oct 23, 2012 buy the paperback book the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow at indigo.
What teenage boy wouldnt say yes to boxing lessons with a worldfamous boxer. I have been in the mood for a good historical, and as a boxing fan, i couldnt pass the berlin boxing club up. He notices that karl got beat up and instead of paying for the paintings offered to give karl boxing lessons instead. Includes an authors note and sources page detailing the factual inspirations behind the novel. May 17, 2011 robert sharenow is an awardwinning writer and television producer.
The berlin boxing club is an historical fiction novel about a young secular jewish teen coming of age in nazi germany between 1934 and 1939. Dispatched, from the uk, within 48 hours of ordering. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow reading guidebook. There is one kind of sport which should be especially encouraged, although many people. The book the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow covers a fiveyear period in the life of karl stern, a fictional german teen who trains under real life german world champion boxer max schmeling.
In 1936 berlin, 14yearold karl stern, considered jewish despite a nonreligious upbringing, learns to box from the legendary max schmeling while struggling with the realities of the holocaust. Nov 22, 2012 karl worked out on his own, and also at the berlin boxing club. Because of his lack of practice, karl is made fun of by the other, older boxers for stumbling around and falling backwards after every punch. The berlin boxing club is about a fictional boy named karl stern who is in a very real world of prewwii germany. Joe louis, the first africanamerican world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949, is a faraway and yet pivotal figure in both these novels, each set in the mid1930s. The berlin boxing club by robert sharenow, paperback. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading. My mother the cheerleader by robert sharenow, paperback. There is no other sport which equals this in developing the militant spirit, none that demands such a power of. Karl worked out on his own, and also at the berlin boxing club. The berlin boxing club figurative language setting affects mood plot twist theme the setting affects the mood in a bad way because this took place during the holoaust and the main character is jewish. This book is one of the best books i have ever read in my entire life.
I picked it up in my classroom library mainly because im jewish and wanted to learn about my past. Robert sharenow is an awardwinning writer and television producer. The berlin boxing club robert sharenow for stacey, who is always in my corner. Buy the berlin boxing club by robert sharenow online at alibris. The berlin boxing club summary and study guide supersummary. The assorted plot threads and immersion in the worlds of art and boxing make the novel a bit crowded, but sharenows deft touch with his characters and his portrayal of turbulent prewar berlin. But the bullies at his school in naziera berlin dont care that. Sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loo. Karl stern the main character in the book and the narrarator hildy stern karls younger sister sigmond stern karls father rebecca stern karls mother max schmeling a superior german boxer and karls mentor gretta hauser karls girlfriend neblig one of karls only friends at he club worjyk the owner of the berlin boxing club. Harperteen 2 159 0 summary sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loosely inspired by the true story of boxer max schmelings experiences following kristallnacht. Sydney taylor awardwinning novel berlin boxing club is loosely inspired by the.