Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

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Sheila Tubman grapples with her dual identity as a confident girl and one plagued by fears, including dogs and swimming. During a summer in the country, she faces these challenges head-on when a dog comes with the rental house and swimming lessons are mandatory. As she tries to maintain her facade of expertise, her new friend Mouse Ellis, a skilled swimmer and dog lover, sees through her bravado. This journey of self-discovery reveals the importance of honesty and vulnerability in friendship.