Boss of the Pool

Name: Boss of the Pool
Rating: 4.00 (1 reviews)

by Robin Klein

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Boss of the Pool

by Robin Klein

1 rating • 1 review • 1 shelved

Shelley's reluctant attempts to teach a mentally handicapped boy to swim teach her some painful lessons about herself.

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ISBN10 0140322469
ISBN13 9780140322460
Publish Date 28 August 1986
Publish Status Out of Print
Out of Print 9 June 1994
Publish Country GB
Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint Puffin

Format Paperback
Pages 80
Language English

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funstm

Written on Jan 1, 1998

This book was part of my class's reading time in Grade 2. Two decades on and I still remember how uncomfortable and sad this book made me feel. Shelley is horrible to begin with and she treats Ben appallingly. I remember being torn between understanding and not quite understanding how she could be so mean. This book deals with some very important issues surrounding disabilities and the way we treat ourselves and others. And it's relevant even more so today. The friendship that develops between them is sweet but it is hard won and it really makes you feel for the struggles Ben suffers. I can't say I liked this book, but even as an 8 year old I remember thinking it was important. 4 stars.