Boy Underwater
Chapter Book · 2018

Boy Underwater

By Adam Baron

A boy's first swim uncovers a family secret, turning his world upside down.

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256 pages· 43,905 words

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Cymbeline Igloo has never swum, but when an accident at the pool triggers his mother's breakdown, he must unravel the mystery of their past. With friends by his side, Cymbeline embarks on a journey that will change everything he thought he knew. Why has his mother kept him away from water, and what secrets lie beneath the surface? As he dives deeper, Cymbeline discovers truths that will challenge his understanding of family and identity. Can he piece together the past and find a way forward?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
256
Words
43,905
Audience
Middle Grade
Themes & topics
Books about growing upBooks about schoolBooks about childhoodBooks about griefBooks about single-parent families
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Publication
First published
June 1, 2018
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Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780008267018

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