Breathing Not Required

When eleven-year-old Gracie joins the synchronized swim team, she learns she has to work hard. But she loves synchro, and she's eager to succeed. She would do almost anything to be chosen for a solo. Gracie's friend, Laura, loves synchro, too. But she's not going to kill herself over it. Shouldn't swimming be enjoyable? Laura doesn't care if she's chosen for a solo or not. If only Gracie would stop taking everything so seriously But Gracie can't change, and neither can Laura. Getting ready for the synchronized swimming meet proves a real challenge for the girls and their teammates -- in more ways than one. Lively and good humoured, Breathing Not Required is a novel about competition, jealousy, and the importance of friendship.