Books like Goldfish by Nat Luurtsema
Lou Brown is a standout individual medley swimmer training for the Olympics. When she falters during the time trials and misses her Olympic spot, she returns to school, finding it difficult to blend with existing social groups. In a turn of events, Lou takes on coaching boys in an alternative swimming competition, discovering a fresh sense of purpose and community.
This humorous, juvenile fiction follows Lou’s journey through setbacks and new beginnings, offering relatable moments for high‑school readers and fans of competitive swimming.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Nat Luurtsema
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