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In a school where the varsity letter jacket is revered, T. J. Jones feels the lack of representation for the underdog Cutter High swim team. Determined to prove their worth, he assembles the All Night Mermen—an unlikely group of misfits—to earn their own letter jackets. Facing a lack of a proper pool, internal tensions, and the harsh reality of schoolyard challenges, the team learns that the journey toward dignity and camaraderie can outweigh any physical triumph.
First publish date: August 2005
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Sports
Authors: Chris Crutcher
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