Book Information

  • Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 1 May 2004
  • Copyright Year: 2004
  • ISBN: 9781550288193
  • Page Count: 104
  • Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
  • Interest ages: 10-13

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Flip Turn

by Monique Polak

When the family situation takes a grim turn, swimmer Victoria finds help -- in and out of the pool -- from the person she least expects.

Victoria Miller is a hard-working member of a Montreal swim team, who has been training six days a week for four years. That's what it takes to keep up with her teammate and rival, Svetlana. Most of the other swimmers are spurred on by their parents -- but not Victoria. In fact, her mother doesn't seem to be interested in much of anything these days, and her father has buried himself in work. When the family situation takes a grim turn, Victoria finds help -- in and out of the pool -- from the person she least expects.

Previous title: Different Strokes

About the Author

Monique Polak

MONIQUE POLAK is a regular contributor to The Montreal Gazette and has been published in many other major publications such as the Globe and Mail, The National Post, and Newsday. She lives in Montreal with her husband and daughter, where she also teaches writing and English Literature.

Reviews

"Polak seems to have mastered the pre-teen voice to a tee. Flip Turn will keep young readers going right through to the last page."
Marlene Eisner, The Suburban

Awards

Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
2005

Subjects (BISAC)

JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women

Subjects

Gender: Girls, Girls Sports Stories, Girls Sports Stories Swimming, KIDS

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