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During a seashore vacation, a young boy confronts the limits of his endurance as he tries to swim through an underwater tunnel. The story explores his perseverance and the physical challenges posed by the sea.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Doris Lessing
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