Sharks & Minnows
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025 · Est. 1.5 hour read

Sharks & Minnows

By Jerome Pumphrey, Jarrett Pumphrey

Book #2 in the Link + Hud series

Brothers must join a strict swim team or lose their pool adventures.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 15 ratings
192 pages· 10,692 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Brothers Lincoln and Hudson face a dilemma when their imaginative antics close the local pool. To keep swimming, they must join the rule-bound Sharks swim team. Can they outsmart Coach Strickler, inject fun into practice, and secure their spots on the team? Dive into a tale of creativity, challenges, and brotherly bonds as the boys navigate the waters of discipline and mischief. Will their playful spirits triumph over strict rules, or will they sink under the pressure? Discover the answer in this lively adventure filled with unexpected twists and turns.

From the publisher

Deep sea treasure hunting. Supersonic water walking. Swimming with sharks.Lincoln and Hudson Dupré are brothers with active imaginations. When one of their imaginary adventures leads to the outdoor pool at the recreation center being closed, they’re faced with a choice: join the Sharks swim team or miss out on swimming altogether. But Coach Strickler is old-school and runs his team by the rules. Will the boys outwit their coach, make practice fun–and make the team?

At a glance
Format
Pages
192
Words
10,692
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
GN590L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
554649
Publication
Published
July 1, 2025
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781324016113

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