"The Games: The Extraordinary History of the Modern Olympics" by Carole Wilkinson explores the fascinating evolution of the Olympic Games from their revival in the late 19th century to the present day. The book delves into the cultural, political, and social contexts that have shaped the Games, highlighting the triumphs and controversies surrounding iconic athletes, memorable competitions, and significant moments in Olympic history. Wilkinson examines the impact of the Olympics on society, celebrating both the spirit of sportsmanship and the challenges posed by nationalism, commercialism, and global events, ultimately showcasing how the Games continue to inspire and unite people worldwide. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called The Drum .

This book has been graded for interest at 12-16 years.

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2012 by Walker Books Australia .

Carole Wilkinson was born in the UK but now lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and daughter. She is an award-winning author and has written more than a dozen books. DRAGONKEEPER is her first book to be published in the UK.