Key Moments: The Weight of Water
The story follows Kasienka as she navigates the challenges of settling into a new city, facing discrimination, bullying, and eventually finding her long-lost father. Through the key moments of leaving Gdansk, searching for her Tata, dealing with bullying, forming relationships, and ultimately finding self-empowerment, Kasienka undergoes a transformative journey of self-discovery and resilience.
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Key Moments The Weight of Water
KM1: Leaving Gdansk and settling into Coventry 'Good girl Kasienka' - Mama places a lot of pressure on Kasienka Teacher calls her 'Cassie' - discrimination Kanoro becomes a dear friend Kasienka sees William at the pool for the first time she should be in his class, but isn't
KM2: The Odyssey Searching for Tata Kasienka and Mama go door-to-door in search of Tata Discrimination Kasienka doesn't want to find him
KM3: Bullying Clair constantly picks on Kasienka Cuts chunks from her hair, spreads rumours about her and William at the pool 'I am their prey and there is nothing I can do to stop their pouncing' Kasienka tells Mama about the bullying she doesn't listen
KM4: Relationship with William Kasienka and William start dating They bond over their love of swimming By the end of the novel, Kasienka has also made a female friend in Dalilah
KM5: Kasienka finds Tata She finds her Dad and discovers he has a new family Melanie and little She bonds with Melanie, thinks she's easier to talk to than her parents Finally, she tells Mama after keeping it a secret Mama is very hurt Trip to London she lies to Mama and sneaks out, Tata comes to the swim competition as she told Melanie
KM6: End of novel Significance of the water in Kasienka's life Friendship William and Dalilah Mama is happier Kanoro is a possible love interest ? Kasienka stands up to her bully, Clair 'I am standing on my own and it never felt so good'
