Sakamoto's Swim Club by Julie Abery

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Sakamoto's Swim Club by Julie Abery

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Sakamoto's Swim Club by Julie Abery

The inspirational and little-known story of a dedicated teacher who coached Hawaiian swimmers all the way to the Olympics, beautifully told in simple rhyme. 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 began training them how to swim. Sakamoto devised his own innovative coaching techniques, building their strength and endurance. The children formed a swim club and began to dominate in swimming events around the world. And then one day, the proud Sakamoto saw an impossible dream come true - Olympic gold!

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Julie Abery is a children's author and early childhood educator. Originally from England, she has spent half of her life living in Europe, immersing herself in new languages and cultures. She currently lives in Switzerland.
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ISBN 13 9781525300318
ISBN 10 1525300318
Title Sakamoto's Swim Club
Author Julie Abery
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Kids Can Press
Year published 2021-05-04
Number of pages 40
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.