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edition:eBook
also available: Paperback Audiobook
category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Sep 2005
ISBN:9781554695829
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Breathless

by Pam Withers

tagged: eating disorders & body image, water sports, dating & sex
Description

Beverly is in Hawaii, helping her uncle at his dive shop, learning how to dive and trying to lose weight and get a boyfriend. When Garth, an accomplished diver, shows an interest in her, Beverly is ecstatic, until it turns out Garth is only interested in one thing. Struggling with failing strength from her self-imposed starvation diet, Beverly finds herself in deep trouble when she has to fight Garth off underwater.

Also available in Spanish.

About the Author

Pam Withers is the author of numerous sports and adventure books for teens, including several titles in the Orca Currents line. She is a three-time Ontario Library Association Red Maple Award nominee and two-time Silver Nautilus Book Award winner. Pam is a former outdoor guide and editor. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
  • Commended, Resource Links "The Year's Best"
Editorial Reviews

"Teen girls, reluctant readers or not, will likely engage with Breathless because of its emotional appeal, vivid imagery, realistically portrayed characters and engaging brief narrative. As well, the same audience will likely identify with the book's majors themes: sexuality and sexual curiosity, insecurity and problems arising with self-doubt. Recommended."

— CM Magazine

"Attention to detail and character development are strong in this brief novel."

— Hip Librarian's Book Blog

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