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Coming Up For Air

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Coming Up For Air by Lou Abercrombie is a delightful children's book about Billie, who embarks on a thrilling adventure when she moves to a coastal town. There, she discovers a hidden underwater world and untangles family secrets while learning about friendship, bravery, and self-discovery. The story beautifully blends mystery with themes of personal growth and belonging.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this engaging children's book if you're looking for a heartwarming story that combines themes of self-discovery and adventure. It weaves friendship and perseverance into a narrative filled with humorous and touching moments. Ideal for young readers who enjoy both personal growth and fun-filled escapades.

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Coming Up For Air

When Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she’s excited to find out more about the family her mum has kept from her. But she’s met with resentment from the locals – whatever secrets her mum’s hiding they run deep. Will Coco be able to undo the rift?

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When Coco moves to the seaside town where her mum grew up, she’s excited to make friends and find out more about the family her mum has kept from her. What she doesn’t expect is to be met with resentment from the community. Whatever secrets her mum’s hiding, they run deep.

But Coco is determined, and her love of swimming and natural talent for freediving helps her start to break through with the ocean-loving locals. Until disaster strikes at sea...

As history threatens to repeat itself, will Coco ever be able to undo the age-old rift?

A quirky coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Katy Birchall, GEEK GIRL and SUPER AWKWARD.

Coming Up For Air by Lou Abercrombie offers an intriguing blend of mystery, family secrets, and the enchanting pull of the ocean.

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Coming Up For Air by Lou Abercrombie is praised for its engaging storyline and relatable characters. It captures themes of family, resilience, and the complexities of growing up, offering a heartwarming narrative that resonates with young readers. The book's portrayal of personal growth and self-discovery is both compelling and inspiring.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788953184

Publisher: Little Tiger Press Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Stripes Publishing

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Lou Abercrombie left Durham University with a First Class Maths degree before getting a job in television in London. She later moved to Bath, where she now lives with her children and husband. FIG SWIMS THE WORLD is her debut novel and is inspired by her love of wild swimming.

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