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Coll thinks the boy she sees swimming every Thursday night is completely gorgeous - long and lean, powerful and strong. He becomes the fantasy that takes her out of her ordinary day-to-day existnce. And then he asks her out, and the dream becomes reality. Art is strong and powerful, and he's also quite pushy. Just what is Coll getting into?
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Hi! This is why I hope you'll read my book!
Diving In is now translated into Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese - and American! The Times reviewed Diving In as 'A good meaty read - an intelligent book with intelligent characters'; Mizz mag said it was 'Brilliant - a winner!' Even better, I got lots of great letters from readers, such as: 'Fantastic - so true to life. This book made me angry, and also made me laugh and cry.' Jo, Devon 'I couldn't put the book down it was so good.' Sara, Cornwall 'I nearly screamed when it finished.' Emma, Liverpool Why I wrote it: I was fed up with teenage books treating sex and relationships in only 2 ways: 1) Doomy, gloomy stuff about unwanted pregnancy, rape, abuse 2) Hopelessly fake romantic fluffy stuff with impossible characters I wanted to write something realistic about the power of falling in love and sex - and I wanted the final message to be a positive one! Coll is a strong, funny, independent heroine who has to deal with being poleaxed by Art, the object of her passion. She's crazy about him but she's not about to forget everything she is just to win his approval and keep him. People either love Art or hate him. I've got a very soft spot for him and I think it's entirely believable that Coll falls for him as hard as she does! To find out whether they make it together or not, read In the Deep End! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Diving In is now translated into Italian, German, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Portuguese - and American! The Times reviewed Diving In as 'A good meaty read - an intelligent book with intelligent characters'; Mizz mag said it was 'Brilliant - a winner!' Even better, I got lots of great letters from readers, such as: 'Fantastic - so true to life. This book made me angry, and also made me laugh and cry.' Jo, Devon 'I couldn't put the book down it was so good.' Sara, Cornwall 'I nearly screamed when it finished.' Emma, Liverpool Why I wrote it: I was fed up with teenage books treating sex and relationships in only 2 ways: 1) Doomy, gloomy stuff about unwanted pregnancy, rape, abuse 2) Hopelessly fake romantic fluffy stuff with impossible characters I wanted to write something realistic about the power of falling in love and sex - and I wanted the final message to be a positive one! Coll is a strong, funny, independent heroine who has to deal with being poleaxed by Art, the object of her passion. She's crazy about him but she's not about to forget everything she is just to win his approval and keep him. People either love Art or hate him. I've got a very soft spot for him and I think it's entirely believable that Coll falls for him as hard as she does! To find out whether they make it together or not, read In the Deep End! --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The first book in the Coll and Art Triology exploring the problems of being in a deep and emotional relationship at a young age, and being at that "in-between" age in life where you aren't quite old enough to enjoy adult activities, yet at the same time you're too old to be considered a child.
A very powerful novel which explores aspects of relationships most of us have experienced ourselves. Because of this, I think most people would be able to relate to Coll's perspective without a problem. A very important book for anyone to read, especially younger teenage girls. Even though I bought these books a number of years ago, I still find them very touching and engaging novels to read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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What can I say that everyone else hasn't? It's THE best book 've ever read (and I've read a lot)! I've read it so many times I've lost count. Not only is it emotional and thought provoking it's also very funny. It's written from Coll's point of view so it's sarcastic, witty and you can really understand how she feels. You MUST read it!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Fisrt I wish to thank & congratulate Kate for writing such a wonderful book. Once I started to read "Diving In" I couldn't put it down. Coll & Art's story is like what a lot of teenager's go through. I especially love the way Kate portrays Coll, she is just wonderful. I think if children read this in their English lessons at school as thier class reader it would help them to think what their life is like & what the good & bad points are of them & how to sort them. I now have to save up to buy the last two of the series.
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True to teenage life! It was honest and intelligent!
What I loved about this book was that it was so realistic and honest, it told a story about a a girl- Coll who like most girls her age does not want to be pressured into anything... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2006 by sassysara
Diving In
I've read this book before when it cam free with a magazine and I really loved it, I liked it so much that when the sequel (In the deep end) came out I bought it and thought it was... Read more
Published on 20 April 2006 by Mrs. H. M. Thompson
Brilliant !
Ive read all three books - Diving In, In The Deep End and Sink Or Swim. The trilogy is amazing and I read the last two books in two days I just couldn't put them down. Read more
Published on 17 April 2006 by Jade
classic
I've had this book since I was 15 now 18 I think I've read it at least once a year- tending to get the next two books. Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006 by "funkigurl"
Wise, honest and compassionate
Every teenager should read this book and its sequels.
It deals with teenage sex and all its implications in a very direct and thoughtful way and it is a great read -... Read more
It deals with teenage sex and all its implications in a very direct and thoughtful way and it is a great read -... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2006
An amazing trilogy about teenage love
I ordered the 3 books off here last week, they arrived yesterday, and by this afternoon i had finished them. I really couldn't put them down!! Read more
Published on 12 July 2005 by "welsh_gal0326"
Class book !! loved it
I'm only eleven, but I'm mature for my age.I really loved this book, I could just imagine Art a big hunk!!! Read more
Published on 3 May 2004 by "missimagination"
You've just gotta love this trilogy!
Kate Cann seems to consitantly be able to produce books with beleivable characters and plot lines. Even better, we see the characters grow as the book goes on, and this is most... Read more
Published on 5 May 2003 by J. Pouteaux
I got satisfied
Hello there, When I started reading this book, I felt like it was something relaly good. It touched me at once, and if a book does that after one page, then something is relaly... Read more
Published on 4 July 2000
good for the broken hearted
I read this book a month ago and I want to read it again and again. I hardly ever read but I thought this was the only book I put down twice while reading it. Read more
Published on 22 Jun 2000
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