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3.8 AVERAGE
3.8 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Julia is an energetic and likeable MC who grows through her connections with her parents and members of her school and neighborhood communities. Nice representation of realistic and positive relationships with both parents and other trusted adults. The tension she felt with her swim teammate was understandable, but I thought that relationship could have been explored a bit further, rather than leaving the teammate as an unlikeable antagonist, especially since Julia didn't seem to have any other strong friendships with kids her own age.
Thanks to Libro.FM for the advanced listening copy through their educators' ALC program
Thanks to Libro.FM for the advanced listening copy through their educators' ALC program
Very simple plot, and easy to read story of a girl who *really* wants to swim, so much so, that when she gets an ear infection, and is told that she can't get her ears wet, until she is well, she tries to glue cups over her ears to keep them dry.
That does not turn out well.
Through it all, it is an age appropriate telling from the child's point of view, of a desire to swim and improve her speed above everything else.
Since it is Book 1, I presume we will have more adventures with Julia, and her very strong will.
Good for kids who are just learning to read longer books, and who love to swim.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
That does not turn out well.
Through it all, it is an age appropriate telling from the child's point of view, of a desire to swim and improve her speed above everything else.
Since it is Book 1, I presume we will have more adventures with Julia, and her very strong will.
Good for kids who are just learning to read longer books, and who love to swim.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Cute slice of life story about a girl who tries to fix her problem and eventually has to accept you can't always do everything you want to, but that it's not always the end of the world. Also, nice to see a book at this reading level that has a girl passionate about a sport.
Loved this early reader about a voracious swimmer! Especially when she works through her frustrations about not being able to swim. I also loved how hardworking her family is and how they still give back to the community despite not having much.
inspiring
fast-paced
This was a good MG book about what to do when your dream is derailed, even temporarily. I loved the representation and how passionate Julia is about swimming. I want to see where this series goes!
3.75 stars
CW: medical issue, classism
3.75 stars
CW: medical issue, classism
funny
lighthearted
emotional
informative
inspiring
I love novels about swimming and having a passion for a hobby that can become something more, something professional.
A young nine-year-old who loves to swim and dive finds out she has an ear infection that will keep her away from the pool and passion for ten days. Ten days can be crucial when the coach is evaluating their best personal time for the team that will compete. Julia doesn't want to miss this opportunity and decides to find her solution to swim without wetting her ear. The solution is disastrous and could have taken a turn for the worse but I am glad the author wrote the perfect solution and ending.
Two major lessons from this one (there are more but these two are relevant to me) family and community support that will listen and change rules, not accepting defeat, and fighting for a passion.
Thank you netgalley and Publisher for this e-arc.
A young nine-year-old who loves to swim and dive finds out she has an ear infection that will keep her away from the pool and passion for ten days. Ten days can be crucial when the coach is evaluating their best personal time for the team that will compete. Julia doesn't want to miss this opportunity and decides to find her solution to swim without wetting her ear. The solution is disastrous and could have taken a turn for the worse but I am glad the author wrote the perfect solution and ending.
Two major lessons from this one (there are more but these two are relevant to me) family and community support that will listen and change rules, not accepting defeat, and fighting for a passion.
Thank you netgalley and Publisher for this e-arc.