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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Children's Books
ISBN-100385744447
ISBN-139780385744447
eBay Product ID (ePID)219468583
Product Key Features
Book TitleMatter of Heart
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2016
TopicGeneral, Sports & Recreation / Water Sports, Social Themes / General (See Also Headings under Family), Romance / General
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorAmy Fellner Dominy
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight9.5 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
ReviewsDominy's excellent use of dialogue firmly grounds the novel in contemporary times. The setting thrives on details, showcasing excellent research. . . . This is recommended for Chris Lynch fans, swimming fans, and anyone interested in warning teens about the dangers of HCM.-- VOYA
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
Synopsis"Will make your heart pound -- anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly." -- New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle Readers will happily dive into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl's Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that express who we are. Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. Now Abby is forced to discover who she is without the one thing that's defined her entire life. "More than a sports novel, this book delves deep into issues of identity --how we identify ourselves separately from what we do well--and the importance of support systems while making life-altering decisions. Give this to fans of Catherine Gilbert Murdock's Dairy Queen series." -- School Library Journal "This engaging and fast-paced read expertly paints the world of high-school sports and the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have." -- Booklist "This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched. . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes." -- Kirkus Reviews