Murder at the 1972 Olympics in Munich (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9780823936540)

The hostage crisis at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany, took the world by surprise. This book recreates the suspense of that time by recounting the story step by step--the Israeli athletes who were taken hostage, the demands of the Black September terrorist organization, Germany's botched attempts at saving the hostages, and the disastrous showdown at the airport. In this age of high security, readers will be shocked to learn about the lack of preparedness on the part of Olympic and German officials.

Author: Liz Sonneborn
ISBN-10: 0823936546
ISBN-13: 9780823936540
Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2002
Pages: 64
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.72h x 7.34w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 67439 / Murder at the 1972 Olympics in Munich

Award: Sydney Taylor Book Award - Notable

Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 06/01/2003 pg. 164
School Library Journal 06/01/2003 pg. 160