Swim Team

Name: Swim Team
ISBN: 9780063056763

Johnnie Christmas

2022

graphic novel Literary Fiction

comics friendship friendship fiction

“"Swim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist."”
— KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet

“"Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!"”
— JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal-winning New Kid

“"A revelation! You'll root for Swim Team--the water is just right."”
— JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator

“"Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!"”
— GENE LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees--until she's stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she's forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help. With Etta's training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn her school's failing team around. But that's easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in their wake. Can Bree defy the odds and guide her team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last lap--for good?

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