Swim Team

Written & illustrated by Johnnie Christmas

Can Bree conquer her fear of water to save her school's swim team?

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248 pages· 9,986 words· Est. 2 hour read

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Bree dreads her new school's Swim 101 class, but with the help of Etta, a former swim team captain, she faces her fear of water. As Bree trains, she becomes the unexpected hope for the Mighty Manatees, a struggling swim team. With a fierce rival in Holyoke Prep, Bree must defy the odds to lead her team to victory. Will she rise to the challenge, or will the Manatees sink? Dive into this heartwarming tale of courage and teamwork.

From the publisher

“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 KidA splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!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 the 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?Praise for SWIM TEAM: “A revelation! You’ll root for Swim Team–the water is just right.” –JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award-winning creator”Swim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.” –KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet”Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!” –GENE LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops

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