"The Night Swimmers" by Troy Howell tells the story of a young boy named Sam who faces the challenges of growing up in a small coastal town. Struggling with the loss of his mother and the complexities of friendship, Sam finds solace in the mysterious nightly gatherings of a group of swimmers who connect with the ocean’s depths. As he navigates his grief and the trials of adolescence, Sam learns important lessons about courage, resilience, and the bond between friends. The novel weaves themes of loss and hope, ultimately celebrating the healing power of nature and personal connections. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 138 pages in this book. This book was published in 2013 by Open Road Media Teen & Tween .

Betsy Byars is the author of many award-winning books for children, including The Summer of the Swans, a Newbery Medal winner. The Pinballs was an ALA Notable Book. She is also the author of Goodbye, Chicken Little; The Two-Thousand-Pound Goldfish; and the popular Golly Sisters trilogy. Troy Howell is the illustrator of the jackets and interiors for the enormously bestselling Redwall series by Brian Jacques as well as a number of picture books. This is his first novel.