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"A novel that will make your heart pound--anxiously, joyfully, triumphantly."--New York Times Bestselling Author, Lauren Myracle. Readers will happily sink 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 define 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.Praise for A Matter of Heart: "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.



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Amy Fellner Dominy

Amy Fellner Dominy is the award-winning author of books for teens, tweens and toddlers. She loves to make readers laugh and sigh and she might break your heart, but she'll patch it up again by the end. New in contemporary YA is the sassy romance, ANNOUNCING TROUBLE. Check out all her titles including her picture book series, COOKIESAURUS REX, at her website: http://www.amydominy.com. For YA readers, sign up for Amy's newsletter for exclusive content, news and giveaways. http://www.amydominy.com/newsletter. Amy lives in Phoenix with her husband and a puppy who is training them.



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