Cover of Karen's Swim Meet

Karen's Swim Meet

by Ann M. Martin

Illustrated by Susan Tang

Baby-Sitters Little Sister

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Karen is excited to be part of her school's swim team, where racing and making friends fill her days with joy. When the coach becomes strict and the pressure rises, Karen must figure out how to keep enjoying the sport while doing her best. Can she balance teamwork, fun, and determination to shine in the pool?

Representation & Themes

FriendshipSportsComing of AgeFamily

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0590500627
Pages
102
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
June 1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
12,035

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

SwimmingSwimmersFriendshipFictionChildren's fictionSwimming, fiction