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Sakamoto's Swim Club

How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory

Julie Abery
4.7
(12)
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Pages
40
Year
2021
Language
English
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Read Along

About

Lyrically told true story of the teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers to Olympic glory.

When the children of workers on a 1930s Maui sugar plantation were chased away from playing in the nearby irrigation ditches, local science teacher Soichi Sakamoto had an idea. He would take responsibility for the children and train them to swim. Using his science background, Sakamoto developed a strict practice regime for the kids, honing their skills and building their strength and endurance. They formed a team and began to dominate events, first nationally and then internationally, until they made it all the way to Olympic gold!

Told in simple rhyme, Sakamoto's story will inspire athletes, coaches, and everyone who believes impossible dreams can come true.

Related Subjects

  • Sports & Recreation (Biography & Autobiography)
  • Biography & Autobiography
  • Juvenile Nonfiction
  • Olympics & Paralympics
  • Sports & Recreation (Juvenile Nonfiction)
  • 20th Century
  • United States
  • History

Reviews

"A vibrant, original picture book."
Booklist
"Exudes inspiration and dedication."
Kirkus Reviews

Extended Details

  • ATOSGrade Level 2.2
  • Interest LevelsLG
  • LexileAD480L

Artists

Julie AberyAuthor
Chris SasakiAuthor