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How it Feels to Fly
How it Feels to Fly
Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 18, 2016
Review
In this first-person narrative, Samantha, groomed to be a professional ballerina from a very young age, describes her summer in treatment at a summer camp for teens dealing with anxiety. The camp consists of six high-achieving athletes and artists that work through their anxiety issues with the help of Dr. Debra Lancaster and two psychology interns. Sam's negative body image influences how she interprets other people's view of her, including a one-sided forbidden romance with one of the teen counselors. Holmes provides Sam's inner negative dialogue in italics throughout and develops each of the six teen's characters as they each interact with the group and during their treatment paths with realistic dialogue. Although the book will attract ballet fans, the story line will resonate with those looking to find positive outcomes relating to issues of anxiety, anorexia, cutting, and overcoming obstacles to future goals. An inspiring read for learning to live and grow into one's potential.
Overall Book Score: excellent
About the Book
Author:
Holmes, Kathryn
Illustrator: ,
Publisher: Harper Teen/Harper Collins
Book Type: chapter book fiction
Genre: realistic fiction
Audience: grades 7-9,grades 10-12
Binding Type: trade edition
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780062387349
Price: 17.99