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Description edit
The inspirational true story of Sammy Lee, a Korean American who overcame discrimination to realize both his father's desire that he become a doctor and his own dream of becoming an Olympic champion diver.
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
First Sentence edit
The sign at the swimming pool read, MEMBERS ONLY.
Awards edit
- Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature (Finalist, 2006: Picture Book, Honorable Mention)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 797.24092
Subjects edit
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Biographies › People of Color
- Books › Children's Books › People & Places › Biographies › Sports & Recreation
- Books › Children's Books › Sports & Activities › Sports › Olympics
- Books › Literature & Fiction › World Literature › United States › Asian American
- Books › Sports › Miscellaneous › Olympic Games
- Books › Children's Books › Ages 9-12
- Books › Biographies & Memoirs › Memoirs
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