raethereviewer 's review for:

Swim Team by Johnnie Christmas

5.0

funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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This was such a great book! As someone who is also Black and learning how to swim, it felt more than a little personal. I wish I’d learned back when I was Bree’s age, but as the epilogue shows, it’s never too late to learn. This is perfect for middle grade readers and I’m planning to convince my younger cousins to read it next. I loved the themes of friendship, resilience, and problem solving.

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Content Warnings

Minor: Racism