The Miracle On Ice
by Trusdell, Brian
Series:SportsZone (ABDO) · Greatest Events in Sports History
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AR Book Level
5.3
AR Points
1
Word Count
5,224
Interest Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Genre
Nonfiction
AR Quiz #
171783 EN
About this book
The book recounts the story of the 1980 Winter Olympics men's ice hockey game in which the United States team, composed mainly of college and amateur players, defeated the heavily favored Soviet Union team. It describes the political tension of the Cold War era that made this victory significant beyond just sports. The narrative follows the American team's journey through the tournament and their unexpected gold medal win.