Breathing Underwater
Breathing Underwater by Sarah Allen is a middle grade novel published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) on March 30, 2021. This 224-page book follows Olivia and her sister Ruth on a road trip filled with memories and challenges. As they journey back to California to unearth a time capsule they buried years ago, Olivia grapples with Ruth’s worsening depression and seeks to rekindle their bond through a creative scavenger hunt.
Readers will find a heartfelt exploration of sisterhood and the complexities of mental health within the narrative. Olivia’s determination to help Ruth remember happier times drives the story, as she captures moments with her camera and navigates the emotional landscape of their relationship. The themes of family and social issues are woven throughout, offering insight into the struggles of supporting a loved one facing mental illness.
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A Junior Library Guild Selection
“In Breathing Underwater, Sarah Allen has created characters so alive and compelling that readers will root for them every mile of this moving, heartfelt journey.” —Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise
A sparkly, moving middle grade novel from Sarah Allen, and a big-hearted exploration of sisterhood, dreams, and what it means to be there for someone you love.
Olivia is on the road trip of her dreams, with her trusty camera and her big sister Ruth by her side. Three years ago, before their family moved from California to Tennessee, Olivia and Ruth buried a time capsule on their favorite beach. Now, they’re taking an RV back across the country to uncover the memories they left behind. But Ruth’s depression has been getting worse, so Olivia has created a plan to help her remember how life used to be: a makeshift scavenger hunt across the country, like pirates hunting for treasure, taking pictures and making memories along the way.
All she wants is to take the picture that makes her sister smile. But what if things can never go back to how they used to be? What if they never find the treasure they’re seeking? Through all the questions, loving her sister, not changing her, is all Olivia can do—and maybe it’s enough.
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