Outdoor pool

Because the Bukowski siblings saved a toddler from drowning at the indoor pool, they become famous for a few days. But even better than the fame is the pass for the outdoor pool they receive for their heroic act: free admission for a long summer that will be special for everyone! Alf is ten years old, and his thoughts revolve around changing schools after the holidays, the beautiful daughter of the lifeguard, and his self-imposed goal: a dive from the ten-meter platform. His eight-year-old sister Katinka, cheeky and fearless, dreams of Paris, is learning French along the way, and is training to swim 20 laps of freestyle in a row. Robbie, the youngest and the apple of the family's eye, is different from other children; he hardly speaks and dreams a lot. Alf and Katinka believe he should finally learn to swim properly. Will Gmehling tells how the summer at the pool helps the Bukowski children grow, how they boldly push their limits—not just in the pool—and daringly go beyond them, all with humor and deep emotion. And throughout his story, there wafts the delightful scent of water on hot stones, chlorine, and fries with mayo. Book awards: Nominated for the IBBY Honor List 2022, German Youth Literature Prize 2020, LUCHS of the Month, DIE ZEIT and Radio Bremen "The Best 7 Books for Young Readers," Deutschlandfunk Recommendation List, Catholic Youth Book Prize 2020.