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In the sweltering heat of one summer, Eric Dooley observes his younger sister’s progress from her initial swimming lessons to the diving board. While the townspeople of Clermont County eagerly head to the pool, Eric’s own fear of water holds him back. The story captures his inner conflict and the dynamics of sibling support amid a communal summer activity.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Deb Lucke
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