Awards
- Nominated for Silver Birch Award for Fiction 2026
Overview
Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi. Julia and her swim team struggle with a new strict coach, but she is determined to make a big splash regardless in this buoyant illustrated chapter book for ages 7 and up. For fans of Mindy Kim and Jasmine Toguchi. Julia is dismayed to learn that Coach Marissa has to leave the Vipers swim team for an urgent family matter. Coach Nathan, their new temporary coach, is strict and humorless. He doesn't even let them have Splash Time! And it's not just Julia who's upset - two of her teammates have even quit the team. So it's no surprise that the team is not enthusiastic when Coach Nathan asks them to put together a car wash fundraiser for the team. But then they learn that there's going to be a big increase in pool rental fees, which means the Vipers may lose practice days, or worse, not be able to swim at all. Julia takes the lead and gets the Vipers organized. Along the way, she learns more about her nemesis, teammate Olivia, and even Coach Nathan. Maybe first impressions aren't always the most accurate.
Full Product Details
Author: Angela Ahn ,
Julie Kim
Publisher: Tundra Books
Imprint: Tundra Books
Volume: 2
Weight: 0.369kg
ISBN: 9781774882092
ISBN 10: 1774882094
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 05 May 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 10 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Availability: Not yet available
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Reviews
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2025 One of CBC Books' 20 Canadian children's books to read this summer (2025) A Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Book for Kids and Teens, Fall 2025 PRAISE FOR The Big Spash: ""This must-have addition to the series continues the journey of an endearing protagonist who authentically illuminates a variety of coming-of-age lessons."" —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal ""An authentic, funny, and endearing series addition, with big splashes of fun."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Black-and-white illustrations help bring the swim team, coach drama, and friend dynamics to life. A lighthearted story that challenges readers to look deeper and see what’s beneath the surface."" —The Horn Book
One of CBC Books' 20 Canadian children's books to read this summer (2025) PRAISE FOR The Big Spash: ""This must-have addition to the series continues the journey of an endearing protagonist who authentically illuminates a variety of coming-of-age lessons."" —STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal ""An authentic, funny, and endearing series addition, with big splashes of fun."" —Kirkus Reviews ""Black-and-white illustrations help bring the swim team, coach drama, and friend dynamics to life. A lighthearted story that challenges readers to look deeper and see what’s beneath the surface."" —The Horn Book
Author Information
ANGELA AHN is a former teacher and librarian. She is the author of several children's books. Peter Lee's Notes from the Field was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award and the OLA Silver Birch Award, among others, and was named an USBBY Outstanding International Book. She lives in Vancouver, BC, with her family. JULIE KIM is an author and illustrator living in Seattle, USA. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, her illustrations have been featured in several children's books, including My Special Space and Mysterious Spinners. Her authorial debut, Where's Halmoni?, has received several starred reviews. Its sequel Where's Joon? was published in October 2023.
