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Name: Coming up for air
Author: Miranda Kenneally

📘 Coming up for air by Miranda Kenneally

Maggie is a dedicated swimmer standing on the brink of her senior year, dreaming of an Olympic tryout. When a new opportunity forces her to reconsider what she really wants from life, the stakes rise—her friendship with teammate Levi, her confidence as an athlete, and the future she has imagined all hinge on her choices. Navigating triumphs, doubts, and the bonds that tie them together, Maggie confronts what it truly means to grow up and pursue personal goals without losing the people who matter most.

First publish date: 2017

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Miranda Kenneally

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