Queen of the Pool

by Jan Weeks

Selena's family moves to a new home with a pool, but Selena is frightened of swimming. Her best friend Ellie has a baby sister, Jade. All the children enjoy the pool, but Selena won't go in. One day, Selena's family is babysitting Jade outside. Selena's mom goes inside and Danny follows her, leaving the pool gate open. Selena should be watching Jade but she falls asleep and wakes up to find Jade has fallen in the pool. Selena rescues the baby and decides to learn how to swim. She learns new skills and feels very pleased that she is no longer afraid of the water.

32 pages, Paperback

Published October 10, 2000

Reviews

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this story about a girl who overcame her fear of the water.

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed reading about Selena, who overcame her fear of the water and learned to swim.