The Big Splash
The Big Splash by Angela Ahn is a buoyant illustrated chapter book published by Random House on February 11, 2025. Aimed at readers aged 7 and up, this 176-page book follows Julia and her swim team as they navigate the challenges posed by their new strict coach, Coach Nathan. Faced with the potential loss of practice days due to rising pool rental fees, Julia is determined to rally her teammates and make a significant impact.
In this engaging story, Julia’s leadership skills are put to the test as she organizes a car wash fundraiser to support the team. Along the way, she discovers more about her teammates, including her rival, Olivia, and begins to see Coach Nathan in a new light. The narrative explores themes of teamwork and understanding within the context of sports and humor, making it a relatable read for young audiences interested in water sports and multicultural stories.
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Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi.
Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn’t even let them have Splash Time! And it’s not just Julia who’s upset — two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it’s no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team.
But then they learn that there’s going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren’t always the most accurate.
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