Books Like Swim the Fly
Families who loved Swim the Fly by Don Calame often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Swim the Fly by Don Calame often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent would reach for this book when their teenage son is navigating the hormone-fueled awkwardness of mid-adolescence and needs to know that his embarrassing impulses and social anxieties are a normal part of growing up. While the premise is intentionally provocative, the story is a surprisingly heartfelt look at the lengths teens will go to for peer acceptance and the genuine bonds of male friendship. Following fifteen-year-old Matt and his two best friends through a summer of ill-advised schemes and competitive swimming, the book explores themes of resilience and self-confidence. It captures the specific, cringe-inducing reality of being a fifteen-year-old boy. Parents should be aware that the humor is raunchy and the language is mature, mirroring the unfiltered way many teenage boys speak when adults aren't around. It serves as a great conversation starter about body image, healthy relationships, and the difference between fantasy and reality.
