Get Set! Swim! - Softcover

Jeannine Atkins

Softcover

ISBN 10: 160060336X ISBN 13: 9781600603365

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2013

Synopsis

The day of the big swim meet has finally arrived, and Jessenia is excited, but a bit worried too. It s her first meet away from home, and the other team is on a winning streak. Her coach tells the team that everyone is equal in the water, but Jessenia wonders if their team spirit is really enough to lead them to victory. Readers of all ages will root with Jessenia s mother and little brother, Luis, for the team as they dive into the challenge of competition. Get Set! Swim! is the perfect reminder for young athletes that teamwork and pride are sometimes the truest victories of all.

About this title

About the Author:

Jeannine is the author of Get Set! Swim!, which was named a "Choices" selection by the Cooperative Children's Book Center. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their daughter.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 1-4AA winning story of competition, perseverance, and pride in accomplishment. Jessenia's swim team is slated for its first away meet and she's nervous. Accompanying the girls on the bus, Jessenia's mother reminisces about her homeland of Puerto Rico, its brilliant blue skies, the expansiveness of the ocean. During her first competition, Jessenia loses concentration when she recalls her mother's comments and does not win first place. However, with her coach's encouragement and her mother's support, she finds the strength to win her last race. A gift from her mother brings her thoughts back to Puerto Rico and her heritage. With increased confidence in her abilities, Jessenia vows, "We'll be back!" The realistic, double-page watercolor-and-pencil illustrations, predominantly in warm blues and greens, depict a multicultural swim team and their African-American coach. The actions of the swimmers, the cheering crowd, and the closeness of Jessenia's family are aptly portrayed. A good choice that nicely fills the void of picture books about girls involved in team sports.AMaryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 160060336X
• ISBN 13: 9781600603365
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Hector Viveros Lee