About the book
“Will make your heart pound—anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly.” —New York Times bestselling 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
“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
“This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched. . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes.” —Kirkus Reviews
Editions of A Matter of Heart
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385744430
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385744447
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375991660
- EBook
- ISBN 9780385389938
Read an Excerpt
“Will make your heart pound—anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly.” —New York Times bestselling 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
“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
“This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched. . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes.” —Kirkus Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Matter of Heart about?
“Will make your heart pound—anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly.” —New York Times bestselling 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
“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
“This is a solid look at an elite athlete who gets benched. . . . An enjoyable read even for couch potatoes.” —Kirkus Reviews
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in A Matter of Heart?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of A Matter of Heart?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385744430
Who is/are the Author/s of the book A Matter of Heart?
Amy Fellner Dominy
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
A Matter of Heart is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385744430) and paperback(ISBN 9780385744447) and altformat(ISBN 9780375991660) and ebook(ISBN 9780385389938)
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