A Matter of Heart [Paperback]

“Will make your heart pound—anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly.”—New York Timesbestselling 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
 
“Thisengagingandfast-pacedreadexpertly paints the world of high-school sportsand the single-minded focus and commitment that some high-school athletes can have.” —Booklist
 
“This is asolid look at an elite athletewho gets benched. . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes.” —Kirkus Reviews



 

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.--VOYAAmy Fellner Dominy is a former advertising copywriter, playwright, and hula-hoop champion. Previous novels for tweens and teens includeOyMG,