Nash, Abbey Lee
Breathing Underwater
- ISBN 13:
- 9780823453863
- author:
- Nash, Abbey Lee
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Holiday House
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 21.2 x 14.4 x 2.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Handicapped,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Tess's life is defined by one word: Epilepsy. Swimming is her escape - the feel of the pool's edge on her toes, the rush of cold water, and the push of her limbs forward. In the water, she feels truly alive. But when tragedy strikes, Tess's world is turned upside down. She must navigate a summer of doctor visits, missed swim practices, and a newly distant best friend. Her spot as lifeguard is taken by new guy Charlie, whose messy hair and laid-back demeanor catch her attention. For now, though, she needs to focus on getting back in the pool - and finding herself again. Abbey Lee Nash's lyrical and sensitive writing explores themes of epilepsy, inclusivity, changing friendships, and the power of love and community. A moving portrait of a teen girl's journey to self-acceptance, Breathing Underwater is a heartwarming story about finding life on her own terms.