Swim Team: A Graphic Novel
âCombines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!â JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medalâwinning New Kid A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas! Bree canât wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manateesâuntil sheâs 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 sheâs 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 Ettaâs training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the schoolâs failing team around. But thatâs 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 lapâfor good? Praise for SWIM TEAM: Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor National Book Award Longlist Kirkus Best Book of the Year Harvey Award Best Childrenâs or Young Adult Book Nominee âA revelation! Youâll root for Swim Teamâthe water is just right.â âJOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Awardâwinning creator âSwim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.â âKAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet âFull of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!â âGENE LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops Swim Team Written and illustrated by Johnnie Christmas Source: Publisher (HarperCollins)
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