About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling to reconcile personal success with a tragedy affecting a peer, or when a high-achieving child is paralyzed by survivor guilt. The story follows Pippa, a dedicated swimmer on the verge of Olympic glory, as she navigates the emotional aftermath of an accident that has left her best friend and greatest competitor in a coma. It is a sophisticated look at the intersection of ambition and empathy. Appropriate for ages 13 to 17, this novel explores the complex feelings of relief and shame that can arise when a rival is removed from the field. It provides a roadmap for processing grief while maintaining one's own goals. Parents will appreciate the realistic portrayal of the pressure elite athletes face and the sensitive way it handles medical trauma without becoming overly sentimental.
