Goldfish A Novel
Goldfish A Novel by Nat Luurtsema is a young adult fiction reprint published by Square Fish on June 5, 2018. This 240-page book follows Louise Brown, a young swimmer whose aspirations of Olympic qualification are shattered when she finishes last in a competition. As she grapples with her identity and the challenges of school life, Louise unexpectedly finds camaraderie with three popular boys as she agrees to coach them in synchronized swimming.
Readers will discover a humorous yet meaningful narrative that explores themes of friendship, self-esteem, and resilience. As Louise navigates her new role and forms connections with her unlikely teammates, the story highlights the importance of self-reliance and the value of supporting others. Goldfish presents a relatable journey of self-discovery, making it a relevant addition to discussions around social themes and personal growth in young adult literature.
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After a young swimmer’s dreams come to a screeching halt, she finds new, unlikely (boy) friends and a side of herself that she didn’t know existed, in this hilarious YA debut.
Louise Brown dreams of qualifying for the Olympics. Her swimming times are well above her fellow swimmers. And then she fails miserably. As in dead last.
Lou doesn’t really know who she is now. Her days at school are spent being ignored by her sister and teased by popular girls. Then Lou finds herself agreeing to coach three popular boys—one of whom she clicks with—who are training to compete as synchronized swimmers.
Together the boys and Lou form a unique friendship (once they get past that whole ignoring-her-in-the-halls thing) and are hopeful that they can nab a chance at stardom.
Comedian Nat Luurtsema has created a young adult novel that is both funny and deeply meaningful, a tale of what happens when everything you thought you ever wanted disappears, leaving you to find a way to keep your head above water.
Praise for Goldish:
“Filled with slapstick antics, this lighthearted story of 15-year-old Louise Brown, a down-on-her-luck swimmer, deserves to make a splash with readers.” —Publishers Weekly
“A fun story with well-rounded characters whom readers will root for.” —School Library Journal
“Lou’s voice is irreverent and self-deprecating.” —Horn Book
“This story is excellent at illustrating self-reliance and the power of friendship. A welcome addition to any middle or high school fiction collection, Goldfish proves that talent does not define a person and helping others is worth more than gold medals. This book will appeal to all readers.” —VOYA
“Readers will root for Lou as she realizes that failure isn’t the end of the world.” —Booklist
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