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Fig Swims the World

By Lou Abercrombie

Adjectives

inspiring humorous uplifting relatable

Genres

Adventure Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Fig Fitzsherbert excels at making lists, playing the piano, and advanced mathematics. However, her high-achieving mother sets her an impossible New Year's resolution each year. Determined to take control, Fig sets her own challenge: to swim around the world. There's just one problem—she can't swim. With the support of her best friend and a group of inspiring older women, Fig embarks on a journey of self-discovery, facing fears and growing in confidence along the way.

About the author

Lou Abercrombie is a British author who loves writing exciting stories for children. She is best known for her book 'Speak Up!', which is about friendship and finding your voice. Lou enjoys swimming and often includes water adventures in her books. She hopes her stories inspire you to be brave and try new things.

Pages

384 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

Published

2020

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