Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory
No. of pages 40
Published: 2021
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"Sakamoto's Swim Club" tells the inspiring true story of a high school swimming team in 1960s Japan, led by the passionate teacher and coach, Haruki Sakamoto. Faced with an inexperienced group of students, many of whom cannot swim, Sakamoto instills discipline, resilience, and a love for the sport. As they train tirelessly, the team members overcome their fears and develop camaraderie, striving towards excellence. Their journey is filled with challenges, triumphs, and personal growth, culminating in an unexpected victory that transforms not just their abilities in the pool but their outlook on life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
There are 40 pages in this book.
This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).
This book was published in 2021 by Kids Can Press .