Swimming into Trouble
Swimming into Trouble by Angela Ahn is a buoyant illustrated novel published by Tundra on February 13, 2024. Aimed at readers aged 7 to 10, this 176-page book follows Julia Nam, a dedicated member of the Vipers Swim Team, who faces an unexpected challenge when an ear infection sidelines her from swimming. Set against the backdrop of the Mountainview Community Center, where her parents run a sushi café, Julia’s passion for swimming is tested as she grapples with her temporary inability to participate in the sport she loves.
In this engaging story, Julia’s determination to compete on Personal Best Day drives her to find creative solutions, even if it means bending the rules. As she navigates her predicament, readers will encounter themes of community support and resilience. The narrative explores Julia’s journey not only as a swimmer but also as a young person learning to balance her ambitions with the realities of her situation. This edition presents a relatable tale for young readers, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and teamwork in the face of obstacles.
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Temporarily sidelined from her swim team by an earache, Julia won’t be kept down in this buoyant illustrated novel for ages 7 to 10 by acclaimed writer Angela Ahn.
As a member of the Vipers Swim Team, Julia Nam’s always in the pool. Mountainview Community Center is like her second home, not only because swimming at the aquatic center is her favorite thing in the world, but also because her parents run the center’s sushi café. Julia would much rather be in the pool than sitting behind the counter of Sushi on the Go! watching other people swim.
She’s the youngest swimmer on the team, but definitely not the slowest. Julia can’t wait for Personal Best Day — the most important day for all of the swimmers. If their times are good enough, they can enter a big regional swim meet.
But then the worst thing happens. A sharp pain in Julia’s ear reveals an infection and she’s forbidden to swim for ten days. How can she get timed during Personal Best Day when she’s not allowed in the water?
Julia is desperate to get back in the pool, even if it means having to go behind her parents’ backs in order to do so. But Julia’s solution lands her in a sticky situation, and it’s going to require the entire community center to come together to help her out of it!
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