Big Splash

Contributor(s): Ahn, Angela (Author), Kim, Julie (Illustrator)

ISBN: 9781774882078

Publisher: Tundra Books (NY)

Hardcover

$12.99

Pub Date: February 11, 2025

Dewey: FIC

LCCN: 2024935468

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Illustrated, Price on Product

Target Age Group: 07 to 10

Physical Info: 0.71" H x 7.79" L x 5.83" W ( 0.54 lbs) 176 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Fiction | Asian American and Pacific Islander | Sports and Recreation | Water Sports | Humorous Stories

Series: Julia on the Go!

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000556584 ( Big Splash)

Reading level: 4.30

Interest level: MG

Point value: 3.0

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "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"--

Review Quotes: 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