Description
Inspired by Joan of Arc, a girl builds and pilots a submarine to prove just what girls can do in this masterful middle-grade debut
Fourteen-year-old Mary Murphy talks to Joan of Arc, is failing science, and might lose her scholarship to her Catholic school, Our Lady Star of the Sea. Her father wants to send her away to live with an aunt she barely knows, and a lurking social worker is suspicious of Mary's latest black eye. But Mary doesn't want to be a victim anymore. Gaining courage from her heroine, Joan of Arc, she decides to build a real submarine like the model she's been making with the class clown-who seems to be developing a serious crush on her. With her father returning home soon from his latest stint in jail, Mary decides she will pilot her homemade, propane-tank submarine across the Chesapeake Bay, risking her life in a modern crusade to prove what girls can do.
About the Author
Shannon Doleski was born and raised in Cazenovia, New York. After graduating from Niagara University with an English Education degree, Shannon was an English teacher and swim coach in New York and Maryland. She lives with her husband, three children, and beagle wherever the Air Force sends them (currently West Texas). Visit her author website at shannondoleski.com. Mary Underwater is her debut novel.
Reviews
Doleski's debut features a protagonist who morphs from reticence to courage to overcome adversity as she learns the importance of both self-reliance and accepting support from friends. . . offers a realistic, engaging portrayal of adolescents dealing with parental violence. * Booklist *
A ruggedly heartwarming tale of resilience and romance. * Kirkus Reviews *
A heartwarming story about submarines, first love, and asking for help when you need it the most. Readers will be rooting for Mary as they learn about submersible science and Joan of Arc. * School Library Connection *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419740800
Author Shannon Doleski
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Amulet Books
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 27mm
Fourteen-year-old Mary Murphy talks to Joan of Arc, is failing science, and might lose her scholarship to her Catholic school, Our Lady Star of the Sea. Her father wants to send her away to live with an aunt she barely knows, and a lurking social worker is suspicious of Mary's latest black eye. But Mary doesn't want to be a victim anymore. Gaining courage from her heroine, Joan of Arc, she decides to build a real submarine like the model she's been making with the class clown-who seems to be developing a serious crush on her. With her father returning home soon from his latest stint in jail, Mary decides she will pilot her homemade, propane-tank submarine across the Chesapeake Bay, risking her life in a modern crusade to prove what girls can do.
About the Author
Shannon Doleski was born and raised in Cazenovia, New York. After graduating from Niagara University with an English Education degree, Shannon was an English teacher and swim coach in New York and Maryland. She lives with her husband, three children, and beagle wherever the Air Force sends them (currently West Texas). Visit her author website at shannondoleski.com. Mary Underwater is her debut novel.
Reviews
**STARRED REVIEW**
"This is perfect for readers not quite ready for Laurie Halse Anderson and anyone who needs a reminder that there's always hope."
Doleski's debut features a protagonist who morphs from reticence to courage to overcome adversity as she learns the importance of both self-reliance and accepting support from friends. . . offers a realistic, engaging portrayal of adolescents dealing with parental violence. * Booklist *
A ruggedly heartwarming tale of resilience and romance. * Kirkus Reviews *
A heartwarming story about submarines, first love, and asking for help when you need it the most. Readers will be rooting for Mary as they learn about submersible science and Joan of Arc. * School Library Connection *
Book Information
ISBN 9781419740800
Author Shannon Doleski
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint Amulet Books
Publisher Abrams
Weight(grams) 390g
Dimensions(mm) 217mm * 147mm * 27mm
