Rita tries to improve her times and flip turns as she struggles to decide whether to remain the best swimmer on the Dolphins team or the worst on the Sharks team, where she could be with her friends.
After finally convincing her mother that she should take swimming lessons, twelve-year-old Emily discovers a terrible and wonderful secret about herself that opens up a whole new world.
Presents an illustrated introduction to swimming, discussing pool rules and safety, warm-ups, getting wet, swimming techniques, diving, racing, and pool games.