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Sink or Swim
By Laura Dower
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Will Madison’s summer be a total bummer?
Everyone seems to have summer plans except Madison. None of her choices seem to be the right fit. So when the opportunity to babysit for a nearby family presents itself, Maddie surprises herself by jumping at the chance. Watching a two-and-a-half-year-old shouldn’t be that hard—especially when their activities include going to the pool where her friends are junior lifeguards. But soon the job takes Maddie away from her friends and her summer fun, and, worst of all, the little boy doesn’t seem to like her. This may be the worst summer ever. Madison needs to find a way to bond with her babysitting charge—and fast!
Everyone seems to have summer plans except Madison. None of her choices seem to be the right fit. So when the opportunity to babysit for a nearby family presents itself, Maddie surprises herself by jumping at the chance. Watching a two-and-a-half-year-old shouldn’t be that hard—especially when their activities include going to the pool where her friends are junior lifeguards. But soon the job takes Maddie away from her friends and her summer fun, and, worst of all, the little boy doesn’t seem to like her. This may be the worst summer ever. Madison needs to find a way to bond with her babysitting charge—and fast!
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Laura Dower
Author Laura Dower has a lot in common with Madison Finn: They’re both only children and they both love dogs, the color orange, and books! Laura has written more than ninety kids’ books to date, including twenty-five in the series From the Files of Madison Finn. Her other books include the new Palace Puppies series and For Girls Only, a guide to girl stuff. When she’s not writing, Laura loves to garden, sing (loudly), and volunteer as a scout leader for her daughter and two sons. She and her family live in New York. Want to be keypals? Drop her a note at www.lauradower.com.
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