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Reviewed by Margaret Waterman for TeensReadToo.com
SWIM THE FLY is a funny, cute novel about three best friends on a mission - to see a girl "in the buff."
Every summer, the boys get together on the morning of their first day of summer swim team and set a goal. They must complete this goal by the last day of summer. This year, it is to see a girl naked.
The main character, Matt, sets his eyes on Kelly West, the newest addition to the Rockville swim team. Having gone from string bean to smokin' in just one year, Kelly is gorgeous - and Matt can't keep his mind off of her.
Unfortunately, this goal turns out to be far easier said than done.
In just a few chapters, the reader realizes that Matt's other summer goal, swimming the 100-meter butterfly (which is generally acknowledged to be the hardest stroke in the sport of swimming), is far more realistic.
A fast and fun read, I would recommend SWIM THE FLY to boys and girls alike - boys will repeatedly relate to Matt and his friends, and girls will be interested to see a bit into the mind of a typical teenage male. This book constantly delivered laughs and was never too slow or too boring.
I'm looking forward to seeing more from Don Calame in the future!4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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SWIM THE FLY- It¿s hilarious. It¿s crazy. It¿s dirty! Right up my alley.
SWIM THE FLY… LOL…
I’m glad Don Calame’s wife made him write this book, she seems to know her husband’s humour all too well and had the right believe that others would immediately fall for it. This girl fell for your husband’s writing and the three boys who want to see a real life naked girl. What a funny premise!
Matt, Cooper and Sean’s attempts to see a real life naked girl are awesome. Throughout the entire novel I felt entertained and often had to laugh out loud. You won’t believe what these boys go through to get their girl!
Matt’s voice is fantastic, you simply have to like him. He wants to succeed so badly, that the joke’s often on him.
Several strings of action are interwoven, like Matt wanting to swim the fly, his attempts in love, the boys’ hunt for a naked girl and even Matt’s Grandpa Arlo has something going on.
The plot of swimming and getting the girl is well balanced. I would want some more romance, but since it’s such a boyish read I totally accept the fun and action focus.
Don Calame applies a youthful writing and the voices of his characters are realistic. SWIM THE FLY is a hilarious book and the jokes totally hit my humour nerve, though the parental advice is definitely justified.
I can’t wait to read the sequel to SWIM THE FLY which will be told from Coop’s point of view! I love Matt, but Coop’s the real head of witty and dirty talk. The story being told from his POV, promises to be even more fun.
THE VERDICT
I give it 4,5/5 stars.
This novel makes me want to be a boy! Sounds weird, but Matt, Sean and Coop are just too hilarious. SWIM THE FLY is all about friendship, fun and boyish dares! Boys will love it, but girls even more ;)2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted December 25, 2011
Ge
I swam a 100m fly in 54sec and im in seventh grade
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Anonymous
Posted December 18, 2012
Loved
This book is an awesome book!!!!!!!!
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted January 17, 2012
Hilarious! Teenage boys will love it
Perfect for all teenage guys
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Anonymous
Posted December 11, 2011
Descibes my friends and I
Highly recommended awesome book funny and page truning
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Anonymous
Posted March 2, 2012
Wet yor pants funny
I laughed so hard icried. But they need to lay off the nude teachers!!!
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Anonymous
Posted December 9, 2011
Fanastic
I am a very avid reader and i have to say, it is one of the very best books i have ever read. Although it is really good, i have to recommend it for BOYS 13/14 and up. There is also a sequel called Beat the Band, also recommended for the same group.
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6635271
Posted June 22, 2011
VERY FUNNY
What started out as a brief review of a book I thought was too mature for my 9 year old (avid reader), turned into a hilarious trip into the mind of a 15 year old boy. My son will be forced to wait to read, but we'll keep it on the shelf.
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UnluckyBigT
Posted March 1, 2011
I highly recommend this book.
The book was a swim the fly, this book is written by Don Calame. This book was published on 4/13/2010. This book is in the genre of young adult. This book is intended for teenagers and young adults I think it is mainly guys. The general story line of this book is about three young teenagers that set a goal to see a real live naked girl before the summer is over.
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This book was a very good book I really liked it. When I found it I did not know how it was going to be, once I started reading this book I could not put it down. I had to finish it once I had started it. I would definitely recommend it. I think that this book is more of a guys book and I think that any guy that reads this book they should read this book.
The characters do grow throughout the story. All three of the boys become more social and more important in the story. The characters are also very likeable they act like young teenagers. The three teenagers are very funny. I think that the authors attitudes toward the characters are very good he does not try to put down the characters.
I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking to laugh and laugh. This book is very funny. This book is not at all what I expected I was kind of expecting it to be bad but it was hilarious. This was a very good book I could not put it down and I wanted to read it and then when I finished I wanted to read it again. -
Anonymous
Posted July 11, 2010
THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When i got this for Easter i COULD NOT STOP READING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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ITS THE BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish he made a seaqual or a movie.
ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -
Don Calame is one of the most humorous writers to walk this universe!
Oh, my! Don Calame is one of the most humorous writers to walk this universe. Swim the Fly knocked me out. I was so immersed in Calame's witty prose, I just found myself turning the pages rapidly & it still didn't seem fast enough.
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Swim the Fly is a must read for both males & females. Matt & his lovable cohorts get themselves into so many priceless scenarios you will be rolling so much your sides will ache. You will shake your head @ their hijinks, nod as their shenanigans ebb & flow & you find yourself relating to their comical teenage adventures.
Calame is an artisan when it comes to creating characters. Each individual had an unrivaled trait & a voice that was intrinsic to each personality. Don't let me get started on Matt's grandfather ~ he alone delivered uproarious scenes that made my sides throb.
Swim the Fly is a phenomenal novel. I was so engaged w/ the adventures of the Calame's sidesplitting players, I was reluctant to reach the ending. It. Was. That. Hilarious.
I can't wait to get my hands on the next whimsical treat Calame delivers!
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calame65
Posted June 6, 2009
great fun for young adult boys
This story should capture and hold the interest of an audience that has proved difficult to get to read. It is funny and realistic to the point where every young boy can relate to the characters and how they spend their summer.
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