The Magic Charm

Early the next morning Antonia’s dad took her to Sandy Bay beach for her surfing lesson. Jessica insisted on going too.

“When can I learn to surf?” she asked as she watched Antonia pull on her wetsuit.

“When you can swim as well as Antonia,” said Dad, ruffling Jessica’s hair.

“You’ll love learning to surf, it’s great,” said Antonia enthusiastically.

Jessica frowned.

“But that won’t be for ages. Antonia’s brilliant at swimming. She swims like a dolphin.”

Antonia jumped. What did Jessica mean?

“Naomi’s sister says you’re an ace swimmer,” said Jessica wistfully.

Antonia laughed with relief. Naomi was Jessica’s best friend and her sister was in Antonia’s class.

“You’ll soon be able to swim like me if you keep practising,” she said as she fastened her wetsuit and picked up her board.

“Enjoy your lesson. See you later,” said Dad.

“See you,” said Antonia.

Under her wetsuit Antonia could feel the dolphin necklace pressing against her skin. What would her teacher say if the dolphins called her during her surfing lesson and she had to take off? The thought made her stomach flip. She wished she would get a call soon. All this waiting and wondering was making her head spin.

The surf was good. Antonia soon lost herself in the thrill of riding the waves. After her lesson she let Jessica sit on her board while she towed her along in the shallows. Jessica’s eyes shone with excitement.

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