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In this slice-of-life, sensitively written novel, a teen girl grapples with a sudden epilepsy diagnosis, all while figuring out a new crush and an uncertain future.. Tess lives for swimming. In the water, she's truly alive. It's the rest of her life - one of demanding grades, anxious parents, and a newly distant best friend - where she's holding her breath.. Until tragedy strikes. Suddenly, Tess's health and her future are full of uncertainty. Her summer before senior year is now one of doctor visits, missed swim practices, and a job stuck behind a counter - not sitting high in the lifeguard chair like every summer before. Instead, her spot goes to new guy Charlie. Although his messy hair and laid-back demeanor catch Tess's attention, this isn't really the time.
About the Author
Born to parents with a serious case of "wanderlust," Abbey Lee Nash has lived in some pretty interesting places, including on a Christian farming commune in rural Georgia, above a third-world craft store in Kentucky, and on a Salvation Army retreat center in the Pennsylvania mountains. She currently lives outside of Philadelphia with her husband, two daughters, and one very rambunctious Australian Shepherd. She received her MA in English from Arcadia University in 2011 and currently works at Bryn Athyn College where she teaches writing and literature. She is also an active member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. LIFELINE is her first novel. For more information about Abbey or her work, visit her website at www.abbeynash.com.
