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Boy Underwater

Boy Underwater

Published in
2018
4.12
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Description

Boy Underwater is a heartbreaking story about family, friends and secrets. And it’s very, very funny. Cymbeline (yes, really!) has never been swimming – not ever, not once – so he’s a bit nervous at the prospect of his first school swimming lesson ever. But how hard could it be? He’s Googled front crawl and he’s found his dad’s old pair of trunks. He’s totally ready for this. But he’s not ready for an accident at the pool to reveal a family mystery that turns his life completely upside down. Only Cym and his friends can solve it because, as usual, the grown-ups aren’t telling them anything. For the answers you really need, sometimes you have to go deep...
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
256 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging and relatable protagonist
  • Addresses important themes like family and self-discovery
  • Combines humor with emotional depth
  • Encourages empathy and understanding