Funny Kid Belly Flop chapter sampler

‘Can’t I just refuse to swim?’ ‘Nope!’ Miss Sweet calls from her marking

station.

WHY CAN’T I JUST WALK TO THE OTHER END OF THE POOL? IT’S FASTER. IT’S DRYER. AND I WOULDN’T HAVE HAD TO TAKE MY CLOTHES OFF! WHY IS THE BEST WAY TO GET THERE TO THROW MY BODY INTO THE WATER AND PRETEND TO BE A DOLPHIN?

TRUST ME, MAX. YOU WON’T LOOK ANYTHING LIKE A DOLPHIN.

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