{"product_id":"underwater-paperback","title":"Underwater - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMarisa Reichardt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfter a tragedy, she feels like she's stuck underwater.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOn October fifteenth, everything changed. That was the day that Morgan tried to do something kind--and inadvertently played a role in a deadly tragedy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore, Morgan loved the beach and the smell of the ocean breeze. Before, Morgan competed on the school swim team and savored the rush she would get from being underwater. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, Morgan can't move on. She is unable to even move beyond the front door of the apartment she shares with her mother and little brother. Morgan feels like she's underwater, unable to surface. Unable to see her friends. Unable to go to school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe only person she interacts with besides her family is Brenda, her psychologist. \"Breathe,\" Brenda tells her, but Morgan doesn't feel like she can. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBefore Morgan can step outside, she must find the courage to forgive--first someone who did something that might be unforgivable, and finally herself. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderwater\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful, hopeful young adult debut novel by Marisa Reichardt about redemption, recovery, and finding the strength it takes to face your past and move on. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Debut author Reichardt doesn't oversimplify: Morgan isn't saved by love; rather, new neighbor Evan reminds her of life and what it's like to have a friend. As Evan, who has his own connection to the shooting, tells her, what he likes about Morgan is that \u003cb\u003eshe's real, and that's exactly what readers will appreciate about this book\u003c\/b\u003e.\" --\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003estarred review\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003emoving, reflective exploration\u003c\/b\u003e of grief, trauma, and how individuals find their paths toward resilience.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Debut author Reichardt smartly reveals the source of Morgan's agoraphobia--a school shooting--very gradually, which, along with the sweet romance with Evan, urges the plot forward.\" --\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarisa Reichardt lives in Southern California with her family, where she can usually be found huddled over her laptop in a coffeehouse or swimming in the ocean. \u003ci\u003eUnderwater \u003c\/i\u003eis her debut novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 10, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiz Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underwater\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Grades, 9-12\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1\u003c\/div\u003e\n                \n                \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n                ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751433503008,"sku":"9781250104410","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e703d1f72326438cdd5ea5a178ca5ed7.webp?v=1779973117","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/underwater-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}