Swimming Upstream - by Kristine O'Connell George (Paperback)

About the Book

The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George.

Book Synopsis

The ups and downs of the middle school experience are explored in these poems by award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George

"Engaging." --The Bulletin

"Sweet and on key." --Booklist

"From humorous to angst-ridden, this collection offers verses that will captivate your pre-teen." --Scholastic.com

The first year of middle school brings an array of new experiences and challenges. Award-winning poet Kristine O'Connell George's short, accessible poems are complemented by lively illustrations and will evoke the most memorable moments of the school year.

Review Quotes

* "Readers facing this upstream swim [or] toweling themselves off afterwards will find much they relate to in this engaging volume." --The Bulletin, starred review "Kristine O'Connell George can do more with a small handful of words than most any poet around." --Riverbank Review "The mysteries of lockers and uncontrolled giggling are plumbed; as is the rapture of the boy you like liking you back. . . . Sweet and on key." --Booklist "Middle school, with all its trials, tribulations, and triumphs, is portrayed humorously and poignantly. . . . Students will relate to this voice navigating 'upstream, ' while they try to find their own place in the middle-school wilderness." --SLJ

About the Author

Kristine O'Connell George is an acclaimed poet and has written several books of poetry for young people, including Toasting Marshmallows: Camping Poems. She lives in Southern California. Visit her at www.kristinegeorge.com.

Debbie Tilley has illustrated many books for children, including Babies Don't Eat Pizza, by Dianne Danzig. She lives in Escondido, California.