Swimming with Sharks (Gym Shorts)
Grade 2–4—In this installment in the beginning-chapter-book series, Rita does not earn a place on her friends' swimming team, the Sharks. Instead, she is a Dolphin, which disappoints her so much that she considers quitting the sport. Then she realizes that her younger sister, Tia, also faces a challenge: riding a two-wheel bicycle. Tia's mastering of the skill serves as an inspiration for Rita, who is able to bounce back. Although there is not a great deal of character development, this optional purchase has some appeal.—Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.