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Abby Lipman, a talented sixteen‑year‑old swimmer on the cusp of state champion and Olympic trials, faces a dramatic change when a fainting episode at a meet reveals a deadly heart condition. Confronted with the loss of her sport, Abby embarks on an emotional journey to discover who she is beyond the swimming pool.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Amy Fellner Dominy
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