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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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Sounds amazing!!!! I so want to read this!!!!!

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by Milkdog64 on 9/3/2012 1:37:41 PM

 
 



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This is a bff ship problem..whenever my bff in the whole world has a dream about something bad that could happen, it HAPPENS! NO JOKE! She had a dream well nightmare I'll see something too early, she said I'll see it in a month..I saw a very AWESOME&BLUETIFUL drawing on her magnetic dresser! That day was yesterday I went to her room and saw it a bit but she ran fast and threw it on the ground which I couldn't see since her big king size bed she and her older sister shares was in the way. Her older sister knows about her dream..I quickly guessed that drawing was for my b-day! Since my b-day is in a MONTH! She acted all nervous and it looked like she was going to cry! Frown I acted confused & smiled! Then I changed the topic, now I know one of the thirteen things she's giving me for my b-day! Idk how to act surprised when she gives this to me! I have a sharp memory when it comes to good attracting stuff I see(I'm not including boys okay, I got not a single crush) PLZ HELP!ASAP




Hey girl,

Just be honest! It was a mistake that you saw the present in the first place. I'm sure your friend will understand! 
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by Susmita24 on 9/3/2012 1:02:38 PM

 
 


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Whta are some signs to make sure I like thios guy? I think I like him but I want to be sure.




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by teampeetapercy on 9/3/2012 12:49:41 PM

 
 

sounds amazing!

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by teampeetapercy on 9/3/2012 12:48:02 PM

 
 

The toughest thing is about if the teacher will like me, if I'll get on the wrong foot for students in my middle school,& if I'll survive some drama if there is in my middle school, which I don't wanna be apart of AT ALL! But will defend myself and be polite!Laughing

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by Susmita24 on 9/3/2012 12:45:17 PM

 
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