Jini the captain of the Water Sprites said You never miss four times in a row What’s wrong Gracie said I was distracted by a banner Su said A banner I know this is your first time in a world competition Gracie but champions don’t get distracted by banners
JUBILEE PIG 25th Champions have to concentrate said Martha We need you at your best Gracie We know you can do it Silvia checked the clock That’s all we can do Another team needs the pool Jini walked into the locker room with Gracie We can win tomorrow if everyone does her job You could be the youngest water ballet swimmer to ever win a Jubilee gold medal Gracie You know what you have to do Gracie knew She had to focus She had to concentrate She would not let her team The down
Chapter 2 SWIMMING STAR Some of the Sprites started arguing about what to have for dinner As she dressed Gracie thought They are angry because they are worried and it’s all my fault I have to do better Gracie raced out the first to leave the locker room She found a chair in a corner of the building She pulled a notebook out of her bag curled up and studied the team’s routine She knew the routine by heart But she read through it again and again She could see every step in her mind like a slow-motion movie
