Katharine the Almost Great: Swimming with the Sharks

Katharine the Almost Great: Swimming with the Sharks — page 5
mean you’re both good swimmers Good swimmers are fast swimmers I’m looking for some new Stingrays He pointed to his badge I’m Coach Geyer He waved his clipboard in the air Want to sign up I wrapped a towel around my waist You betcha A second later Katharine Marie Carmichael was written neatly on the clipboard I’ve never raced before for said Coach Geyer We’ll teach you everything you’ll need to know After the fi rst practice some kids think it’s too much work They don’t come back Others try out but don’t make the team That’s what the clinic’s My heart thumpity thumped Coach wrinkled his nose They’re usually the kids who goof off or are lazy He leaned forward You’re not lazy are you 7