The Twenty-One-Mile Swim
Chapter Book · 1979

The Twenty-One-Mile Swim

Written by Matt Christopher

Part of the Matt Christopher Sports Classics series

Can he conquer the 21-mile swim despite doubts and challenges?

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146 pages· ~680L

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Bookroo's summary

Determined to defy expectations, a young man, the son of Hungarian immigrants, sets his sights on a daunting 21-mile swim across a vast lake. As whispers of his small stature and lack of swimming prowess echo around him, he must confront not only the physical demands of the challenge but also the weight of proving himself. Will he rise above the doubts and achieve the impossible, or will the lake's depths claim his dreams? Dive into a story of resilience and courage where every stroke counts.

From the publisher

With remarks about his small stature and poor swimming skills ringing in his ears, the son of Hungarian immigrants begins to train for the 21-mile swim across a nearby lake.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
146
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~680L
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Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
December 31, 1979
First published
October 1, 1979
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316139793

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