Reviews

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

goldenprose's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

5.0

frozenheartv's review against another edition

emotional informative inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

4 stars 
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🧠 My thoughts 

It was a light-hearted story about fortitude and patience. The artwork was stunning and very easy to read. It was also a bit of historical fiction and I really liked it because it was informative. 

👍 What I like 

• Stunning artwork
• Educative and meaningful story

👎 What I don't like

• Feels lack a punch to me

kenziecrawreads's review against another edition

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

mamabeardteacher's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.75

jkw7072's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was so cute

mmalec309's review against another edition

5.0

One goal this year is to read more books that my students read. I branched out & tried a graphic novel, isn’t my favorite type of writing however, the story was super cute & a really quick read. I will definitely be buying this book for my classroom library!

alybrighteyes's review against another edition

informative inspiring

3.5

penguin_donut's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

iffer's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this.  This is a great middle-grade comic book, not only about overcoming self-doubt, determination/dedication to incremental learning, and friendship, but also about the history of racism as relates to swimming segregation, and the impact, even after several generations.  

readnerd234's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0