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Breathing Underwater (Paperback)

by Julia Green (Author)
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  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC (4 May 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0747595461
  • ISBN-13: 978-0747595465
  • Product Dimensions: 19.4 x 12.8 x 1.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 33,057 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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`Excellent story ... from an author who, notably, has written unpatronisingly and sensitively about teenager's feelings'
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`A truly inspirational book'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars unforgettable, 7 May 2009
This book was very different from most books I've read. It was beautifully written and the main character, Freya, was very clearly portrayed. It was written in Freya's point of view and was really how she reacted to being back on the island her brother drowned on. She dealt very well with the situation and was very sensitive but strong. The book was centered around her feelings and how she felt for certain new characters coming in to her life. Nothing very dramatic happened in the storyline but it was almost peaceful to read a book like that. It is full of emotion and some parts may bring a tear to your eye. I don't think I will ever forget this book.

Review by Sasha, aged 12
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A hopeful and inspirational story., 16 May 2009
Breathing Underwater is a coming of age story of sorts, which also deals with loss, grief and the power of friendships. It's about fourteen year old Freya, a girl still trying to process her older brother's death which occured the year before. With the help of new friends and familiar family, she sets out to remember her brother for his life, rather than his death.

I really enjoyed this book; it was beautifully written, and possessed a poignancy that I think can often be hard to capture on the page. Each character had personality and history, and each stood out in one way or another. If I had one complaint, it would be that I occasionally thought Freya acted older than fourteen. Her maturity made me think she should have been sixteen or seventeen, though maybe her circumstance just made her more level-headed and rational.

The way Freya deals with her brother's death is inspiring and hopeful, and the inclusion of new friends and old surroundings was a brilliant way to help her get her life back together. I also liked that there was no huge emphasis on romance; I love romance in books, but sometimes it's just nice to read something a little bit different. Although the story touches on some serious topics, it's also an uplifting tale of overcoming and moving on from your worst nightmare. I think the cover best describes Freya's character: bright and colourful, with a lot of life ahead of her. It really stood out to me, and I think it'll definitely appeal to a lot of YA readers.

The quote on the cover says 'Julia Green is a writer to watch', and I agree. I'll definitely be looking out for more from her in the future, and I hope her next book will be just as good as this one.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A moving and poignant must-read., 13 May 2009
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Freya's life has been turned upside-down since her brother died in a boating accident the previous year. Now she's returned to the remote island where the accident happened, to stay with her grandparents. Freya's looking for answers as she tries to make sense of the tragedy that's overwhelming her family, and on the island, Freya feels her brother's presence everywhere. Slowly she begins to work through her grief.

This is a beautifully written and thoughtfully crafted novel, which is both moving and poignant. Set across two time frames, this summer and last summer, it explains the events leading up to Joe's accident and what's happened to the family since. Although at first Freya's grief is overwhelming, over the course of the summer she makes new friends, falls in love and even sees her brother again. Is he real or a ghost? Freya's not entirely sure, but takes great comfort from it. This story addresses how death affects people, but also how you can move forward after a loss, with the lingering feeling being one of hope.
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