Deep Water

In this powerful middle grade novel in verse, Tully Birch embarks on a challenging twelve-mile, six-hour swim across Lake Tahoe, driven by the hope that achieving a record will bring her mother back. As she navigates the physical and emotional demands of the marathon swim with her friend Arch, Tully confronts her deepest memories and fears in the silent depths. The story explores themes of perseverance, hope, and the intense emotions that come with confronting loss, all set against the backdrop of an epic, life-changing challenge.