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." | Swimming Upstream by Kristine O'Connell George, Paperback | Indigo Chapters