Up for Air

Name: Up for Air
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781419733666
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By Laurie Morrison

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Summary

Up for Air by Laurie Morrison follows thirteen-year-old Annabelle as she navigates the challenges of summer, blending into a world where friendships are evolving and expectations are rising. Annabelle finds solace and a sense of belonging in competitive swimming, but soon realises there's more to growing up than just keeping her head above water. This engaging story captures the complexities of adolescence, self-discovery, and the pressures of fitting in.
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You might enjoy this book if you love stories about personal growth and self-discovery. It's perfect for young readers who appreciate tales of friendship, school challenges, and the excitement of summer adventures. This book gives a heartfelt look into balancing personal aspirations with relationships, making it an engaging read for children navigating their own journey.

Up for Air

Learning disabilities make school painful for 13-year-old Annabelle, but a summer of swimming with the high-school team is fantastic--until a prank goes wrong, spoiling everything.

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Thirteen-year-old Annabelle struggles in school, no matter how hard she tries. But as soon as she dives into the pool, she's unstoppable. She's the fastest girl on the middle school swim team, and when she's asked to join the high school team over the summer, everything changes. Suddenly, she's got new friends, and a high school boy starts treating her like she's somebody special-and Annabelle thinks she'll finally stand out in a good way. She'll do anything to fit in and help the team make it to the Labor Day Invitational, even if it means blowing off her old friends. But after a prank goes wrong, Annabelle is abandoned by the older boy and can't swim. Who is she without the one thing she's good at? Heartwarming and relatable,Up for Airis a story about where we find our self-worth.

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Up for Air by Laurie Morrison receives praise for its authentic portrayal of the challenges faced by a young swimmer with a learning disability, as well as its depiction of adolescence's emotional ups and downs. Reviewers commend Morrison's realistic capture of middle school dynamics, friendships, and first love. The novel effectively addresses universal feelings of growth and transition, with well-crafted characters adding depth to the story.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419733666

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 May 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Amulet Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Laurie Morrison Young Adult

About the Author

Laurie Morrison taught middle school for 10 years before writing Every Shiny Thing, her middle-grade debut with co-author Cordelia Jensen. She received her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She lives in Philadelphia.

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