Fans of STARFISH by Lisa Fipps will want to check out BARELY FLOATING by Lilliam Rivera.
Sassy, feisty Natalia "Nat" is proud of her strong, athletic body. She loves swimming and will challenge anyone. In fact, she uses her ability to earn extra money to finance her interest in anime and to treat her friend to the latest anime videos.
Nat finds a new interest when a local synchronized swim team performs at the pool she visits every day. She is sure this is her calling, but when she approaches her parents, they are less than thrilled. Her mother doesn't like the fancy make-up and costumes and calls it no better than a "pageant in the water."
Nat can't believe they refuse to let her join the team. That's when the lies begin.
Using her own money and convincing her cousin to drive her to the pool where the team practices, Nat tries out and makes the team. It is hard work, but Nat loves it and learns that she is very good at it. The lies mount as she deceives her parents and begins to alienate her best friend.
Author Lilliam Rivera shows readers how determination and courage can help make a dream come true, but she also details the sacrifices made in the bargain. Nat is both brave and reckless as she dares to show everyone exactly what she can do.
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