Publish Date |
April 09, 2024 |
Category |
Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings Juvenile Fiction / Stories in Verse |
Price |
$23.99 |
ISBN: 9781665935067
Format: Hardback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: April 09, 2024
★ “This touching and deeply affecting novel takes on difficult topics such as maternal abandonment and codependency and gives readers a peek into the feelings and thoughts that underpin childhood trauma.”★ "Sumner sensitively maps a troubled relationship . . . The author vividly renders the extreme efforts required to finish the long swim, giving Tully’s inner progress like length and depth . . . Readers will be swept up in the currents and undercurrents.""Packs a powerful punch.""Each mile not only propels the race forward but delves deeper into Tully’s life story, drawing readers into her struggles and emotions. . . A wonderful read that will resonate with athletes, those navigating family challenges, and even reluctant readers; a strong addition to all middle grade library collections." "[In] this carefully crafted verse novel . . . Sumner compassionately examines the effects that living with a parent managing mental health challenges can have on a child."