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A Matter of Heart

by Amy Fellner Dominy
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"A novel that will make your heart pound—anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly."—New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Myracle. 

Readers will happily sink 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 define 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.
Praise for A Matter of Heart: 

"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
Dominy'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
"This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes."--Kirkus 
"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 
 

  • Creators

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    May 12, 2015

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780385389938
      • File size: 702 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780385389938
      • File size: 3653 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • ATOS Level: 4
    • Lexile® Measure: 580
    • Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
    • Text Difficulty: 2-3

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Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • ATOS Level:4
  • Lexile® Measure:580
  • Interest Level:9-12(UG)
  • Text Difficulty:2-3