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With one word, Tess s world could be completely undone:
Epilepsy. Tess lives for swimming: the feel of the pool s rough edge on her toes, the snap of cold water on her skin, and the push of her limbs ever forward. In the water, she s truly alive. Until tragedy strikes. And Tess is left navigating a summer of doctor visits, missed swim practices, a newly distant best friend, and a job stuck behind a counter–not sitting high in the lifeguard chair like every season before. Instead, her spot goes to new guy Charlie. Although his messy hair and laid-back demeanor catch Tess s attention, this isn t really the time. She s got to focus on getting back in the pool–and on getting back to herself. Lyrically and sensitively written, Breathing Underwater is a slice-of-life story with depth, exploring topics like epilepsy, inclusivity in student athletics, changing friendships, and the power of love and community. With warmth and wit, Abbey Lee Nash has crafted a moving portrait of a teen girl s journey to self-acceptance and life on her own terms. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection