Book Information
- Series: Lorimer Sports Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 1 January 1997
- Copyright Year: 1997
- ISBN: 9781550285727
- Page Count: 81
- Dimensions: 5" x 7.75"
- Interest ages: 10-13
Purchasing Information
Digital (ePub)
9781552777718
$8.95 CAD
Taking a Dive
by Michele Martin Bossley
Josie is stuck. She holds the provincial record for the 200-metre butterfly, but she can't seem to equal her time in practice.
Josie is afraid that her record-breaking swim in the 200-metre butterfly at the Alberta provincial championship was a fluke. As her Calgary swim team trains for a big meet she can't come anywhere near her best time, and sees her dreams of national and Olympic glory slipping away.
When she participates in her school's Athletic Challenge, however, she's forced to learn the meaning of "personal best" all over again. The insight she gains there spurs her on when she hits the water again.
Taking a Dive uses the exciting world of competitive swimming to explore the links between self-confidence and success.
About the Author

Reviews
"Martin Bossley evokes the world of competitive swimming while exploring the links between self-confidence and success."
Ken McGoogan, Calgary Herald
Awards
Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Selection
1997
Subjects (BISAC)
Subjects
Similar Titles
-
Camp All-Star
Red-hot, pumped-up, on-court action. That's what summer basketball camp promises to deliver, and that's what Jeff Lang is determined to get.$9.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4Miss Little's Losers
The Brunswick Valley School soccer team haven't won a game all season long. When their coach resigns, the only person who will coach them is Miss Little ... their former kindergarten teacher!$16.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-13Out of Bounds
Jay must switch schools after a house fire. He must either give up the basketball season or play alongside his rival at his new school.$12.95, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Rebound
A diagnosis of childhood arthritis threatens C.J.'s dream of one day making it to the national basketball team.$16.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4
Shopping Cart
Scroll to Top