Mary Underwater

Name: Mary Underwater
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419740800
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By Shannon Doleski

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Mary Underwater by Shannon Doleski tells the story of Mary Murphy, a determined young girl who seeks to escape her challenging home life. As she faces bullying and a volatile family situation, she finds solace in building a functional submarine. The book explores themes of bravery, resilience, and finding one’s voice in the face of adversity.
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You might enjoy this touching young adult novel if you appreciate stories about resilience and self-discovery. Follow a brave girl's journey as she tackles challenges both at school and home, finding strength in engineering and her deep connection to the sea. This heartwarming tale beautifully explores themes of courage, friendship, and finding your true self amidst adversity.

Gaining courage from Joan of Arc, fourteen-year-old Mary Murphy navigates the waters of Chesapeake Bay in a submersible built with her friend, Kip, escaping the home where her violent father has just returned from prison. Includes facts about domestic violence and submersibles.

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Inspired by Joan of Arc, a girl builds and pilots a submarine to prove just what girls can do in this masterful middle-grade debut.

Mary Murphy feels like she's drowning. Her violent father is home from prison, and the social worker is suspicious of her new bruises. An aunt she's never met keeps calling. And if she can't get a good grade on her science project, she'll fail her favourite class.

But Mary doesn't want to be a victim anymore. She has a plan: build a real submarine, like the model she's been making with Kip Dwyer, the secretly sweet class clown. Gaining courage from her heroine, Joan of Arc, Mary vows to pilot a sub across the Chesapeake Bay, risking her life in a modern crusade to save herself.

Mary Underwater is an empowering tale of persistence, heroism, and hope from a luminous new voice in middle-grade fiction.

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Mary Underwater by Shannon Doleski is praised for its engaging portrayal of a young protagonist overcoming adversity and embracing courage with the support of friends. Reviews highlight the book's realistic depiction of adolescents dealing with parental violence, its heartwarming and rugged resilience, and its blend of submarines, first love, and historical elements. The narrative encourages readers, particularly those not ready for more intense young adult books, with its hopeful message.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419740800

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 April 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 27.0mm

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 390g

Pages: 240

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Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Shannon Doleski Young Adult

About the Author

Shannon Doleski was born and raised in Cazenovia, New York. After graduating from Niagara University with an English education degree, Doleski was an English teacher and swim coach in New York and Maryland. She lives with her husband, three children, and beagle wherever the Air Force sends them (currently West Texas). Mary Underwater is her debut novel.

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