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Emily Kessler is starting her freshman year at Twin Branches High with a lot more on her plate than just first-day jitters. Her sister Sara, a professional swimmer, died a year ago in a tragic car accident, leaving Emily with an enormous weight on her shoulders. Stricken with grief, Emily copes by vying to be the best swimmer she can be, trying to live up to Sara’s legacy.

 

And that’s not to mention her own father’s legacy. He’s won an Olympic gold medal and is now a coach and teacher at her school. His strict coaching means Emily isn’t allowed to go to dances or even date until college. What?!

 

Even worse are the queen bees who run the school—especially Dominique, the one rival Emily can’t beat. Constantly insulting and demeaning, it’s forcing Emily to lose confidence in herself.

 

As Emily starts to learn more and more about Sara’s life and the details on what really happened that fateful night, she finds herself struggling between following a crush (the popular hottie Ben) and the lifestyle of a normal student, or following her dream—Sara’s dream—to put her all into swimming. Can Emily still be a serious swimmer without missing out on all the fun? Or will sacrifices have to be made in order to live out what she thought was her sister’s life?

 

Read M. Doty’s book, Surviving High School (in stores tomorrow!) and follow Emily as she’s forced to make difficult decisions that will determine the fate of her high school life.

 

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BY KELLY GIERON ON 9/3/2012 12:00:00 AM

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I survived my first day! It was easy! Smile and this book sounds good Smile

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by unicornninja on 9/4/2012 6:14:23 PM

 
 

coolio, sounds rly good. When will it be available in the library?

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by heather99 on 9/4/2012 9:43:35 AM

 
 



MODMODMOD!!!
I'm on my period and ill get discharge. Is that normal? Cuz its been blood no blood. For two days!




Hey girlie!

Discharge is totally normal and every girl is different. If it continues for a long period of time though, consult your doc! 
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by YayaYuiki on 9/4/2012 8:21:04 AM

 
 

MOD MOD MOD
2 questions 1.Every comment I have posted for the last month or two has not showed up, neither has my comments. After a while, i reenter them but still they dont show up. What is happening? 2. What is a halloween costume for a 13 year old girl. that i can look hot in, but not innapropriate, comfortable, and not crazy. Also, something that can be made by buying a few things. but not constructing the whole thing. More like an outfit, not a costume??? Sorry this is long please answer!!!!

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by Pinklife on 9/3/2012 9:54:52 PM

 
 

the book is based off of the surviving high school app i've had it for a while and its soooooooooo fun!!!!!

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by opptop on 9/3/2012 9:08:36 PM

 
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