Swim Team

A Graphic Novel

By: Johnnie Christmas

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Paperback | 7 July 2022

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Paperback
256 Pages

Age
8+

Grade
3 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
22.5 x 15.5 x 3

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A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas!

Bree can’t wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Manatees until she’s stuck with the only elective that fits her schedule, the dreaded Swim 101. The thought of swimming makes Bree more than a little queasy, yet she’s forced to dive headfirst into one of her greatest fears. Lucky for her, Etta, an elderly occupant of her apartment building and former swim team captain, is willing to help.

With Etta’s training and a lot of hard work, Bree suddenly finds her swim-crazed community counting on her to turn the school’s failing team around. But that’s easier said than done, especially when their rival, the prestigious Holyoke Prep, has everything they need to leave the Mighty Manatees in their wake.

Can Bree defy the odds and guide her team to a state championship, or have the Manatees swum their last lap for good

About the Author

Johnnie Christmas is a #1 New York Times Best Selling graphic novelist. Best known for co-creating the series ANGEL CATBIRD with celebrated writer Margaret Atwood, he has adapted William Gibson's lost screenplay for ALIEN 3 into a critically acclaimed graphic novel of the same name. He was nominated for the Outstanding Cartoonist 2019 Joe Shuster Award for his graphic novel, FIREBUG. He also co-created the series SHELTERED. A graduate of the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, NY, he earned a BFA in Communication Design/Illustration.

He currently lives in Vancouver.

Industry Reviews

“Combines wonderful characters and history to create a story that will make you want to dive right in!” - JERRY CRAFT, author of the Newbery Medal–winning New Kid

“A revelation! You’ll root for Swim Team the water is just right.” - JOHN JENNINGS, New York Times bestselling and Eisner Award–winning creator

“Swim Team is a beautiful story about trying new things. Johnnie Christmas is a fantastic storyteller and artist.” - KAZU KIBUISHI, author of Amulet

“Full of charm, heart, and pulse-pounding races. A winner!” - GENE LUEN YANG, author of American Born Chinese and Dragon Hoops

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