Julia on the Go! Swimming Into Trouble is a charming and realistic story that explores the themes of passion, perseverance, friendship, and family. A must read!
~ Momma Braga
Synopsis
Julia on the Go! Swimming into Trouble by Angela Ahn is a delightful and relatable story about a young girl who loves swimming more than anything else. Julia Nam is a talented swimmer who is part of the Vipers Swim Team at the Mountainview Community Center, where her parents run a sushi café. She is determined to beat her rival Olivia and prove herself as the best swimmer in her age group. However, her dreams are shattered when she gets an ear infection and has to stay out of the water for ten days. How will Julia cope with missing her favorite activity and the most important event of the season? Will she learn to be patient and supportive of her teammates? And will she discover other things that make her happy besides swimming?
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Julia on the Go! Swimming Into Trouble is a charming and realistic story that explores the themes of passion, perseverance, friendship, and family. Julia is a likeable and spirited protagonist who struggles with her emotions and impulses, but also shows growth and maturity throughout the book.
The author does a great job of portraying the diverse and vibrant community that Julia lives in, as well as the challenges and joys of being a second-generation Korean Canadian. The illustrations by Julie Kim are expressive which add to the appeal of the book. Swimming into Trouble is a perfect read for middle-grade readers who enjoy sports, humor, and heart. We highly recommend it!
Make sure to check out the author’s note, it truly reflects the heart that went into the story – love that added touch!
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Until next time…Happy Parenting!
~ Momma Braga
*An advance copy of this book was provided in exchange of an honest review. All opinions expressed in this review are our own.
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