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Swimming Against the Storm

By Jess Butterworth
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In Swimming Against the Storm by Jess Butterworth, you'll embark on an exciting adventure with siblings Bea and Lou as they navigate the dangerous bayous of southern Louisiana. Tasked with saving their home from rising floodwaters, they also must find a mysterious creature before developers move in. Their journey blends themes of family, friendship, and the relentless power of nature.
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You might enjoy this story if you love adventure tales set in nature, as it follows a group of children on a thrilling journey through the Louisiana wetlands to save their homes from an impending storm. This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by environmental themes and the resilience of friendship in the face of challenges.

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Swimming Against the Storm

An adventure story set in the swamplands of Louisiana about sisters, rising sea-levels and saving the environment, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Lauren St John.

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Heartland middle-grade adventure set in the swamps of Louisiana, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell and Lauren St John

Our land is sinking. It's disappearing into the water. And no one knows how to save it.

Twelve-year-old Eliza and her sister Avery have lived their entire lives in a small fishing village on the coast of Louisiana, growing up alongside turtles, pelicans and porpoises. But now, with sea levels rising, their home is at risk of being swept away.

Determined to save the land, Eliza and her younger sister Avery secretly go searching in the swamp for the dangerous, wolf-like loup-garou. If they can prove this legendary creature exists, they're sure that the government will have to protect its habitat - and their community.

But there's one problem: the loup-garou has never been seen before. And with a tropical storm approaching and the sisters deep, deep in the swampland, soon it's not just their home at risk, but their lives as well...

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Swimming Against the Storm by Jess Butterworth has been praised for its vivid portrayal of the Louisiana wetlands and its engaging, fast-paced narrative. The book is noted for its themes of friendship, adventure, and environmental awareness, making it a compelling read for young audiences. Readers appreciate the detailed storytelling and the focus on the importance of conservation and community.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510105485

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 209g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jess Butterworth Young Adult

About the Author

Jess spent her childhood between the UK and India, and grew up hearing stories about the Himalayas from her grandmother. She's lived in India and even met with the Dalai Lama. She studied creative writing at Bath Spa and now lives between Seattle and Somerset.

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