Aristotle Mendoza is ready for another boring summer stuck at home with his Mother and emotionally distant Father. To escape the boredom of summer he goes to the local pool even though he doesn’t know how to swim. A boy called Dante teaches Aristotle how to swim. Their friendship cemented when they realize they were both named after ancient philosophers. Both of these boys are american-mexican and while Dante’s teaching Ari how to swim, Ari is teaching Dante how to except himself. Aristotle and Dante quickly become good friends though Dante is shocked over the openness of Dante’s family. Both boys are inquisitive and Dante once proclaims that “One day, I’m going to discover all the secrets of the universe.” Not long into the summer Ari falls
