Breathing underwater notes life of the author alex flinn grew up in syosset, new york, a small town on long island, new york and lived in miami, florida. The breathing underwater book series by alex flinn includes books breathing underwater and diva. This contemporary novel written by alex flinn is published by harper collins publishers and is written for kids ages 14 and up. This is the kind of cycle that needs to be broken, before more young people like nick repeat the only thing they know. Breathing underwater by alex flinn, paperback barnes. Breathing underwater by alex finn is about a sixteen year old boy named nicholas, also known as nick. Essay about breathing underwater by alex flinn 778 words. Nick andreas, a a sixteen year old, is good looking and a popular athlete at his school. And maybe nick used his fist at the end when the anger got out of control. I guess i must have nodded or something because, from that point on, every poem i ever wrote in school was submitted to highlights or cricket magazine. Breathing underwater quotes by alex flinn goodreads. The journal is written by nick as an assignment from the judge who also sends him to anger management after the girlfriend he beat up finally presses charges. Breathing underwater by alex flinn 766 words bartleby. His exgirlfriend, caitlin, put a restraining on him for hitting her while they were dating.
Alexandra flinn born october 23, 1966 is an american writer of novels for young adults. So far, she has penned 12 books and an original e book. In breathing underwater, nick andreas is an average rich white kid living in key biscayne, except for one thing. Its certainly rare perhaps unprecedented to read of an abusive relationship from the perspective of the abuser. This novel deals with adult issues that many teens unfortunately face. See the complete breathing underwater series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. Beastly is also a major motion picture starring vanessa hudgens.
Beastly is now a major motion picture starring vanessa hudgens. She also wrote a kiss in time, a modern retelling of sleeping beauty, and cloaked, a humorous fairy tale mashup. To date, she has written twelve books and one original ebook, that have. Read breathing underwater online by alex flinn books free 30. Free breathing underwater worksheets and literature unit.
Atrisk ninth graders dive into literary analysis i looked out at the english class before me, a group of 21 ninth graders deemed atrisk, and wondered if i was in over my head. She is popular for writing the breathing underwater series, the kendra chronicles series, and several independent books. External conflict nick abused his girlfriend because that is all he has ever known. Breathing underwater by alex flinn 7,789 ratings, 3. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
I personally like the book because the author, alex. Breathing underwater by alex flinn book 24 editions published between 2001 and 20 in 6 languages and held by 1,908 worldcat member libraries worldwide. This is the unit anchor book test for the novel breathing underwater by alex flinn. Breathing underwater by alex flinn sent to counseling for hitting his. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 263 pages and is available in paperback format. External conflict nicks drunken father physically abuses him. The main characters of this young adult, realistic fiction story are. Cloaked by alex flinn, 9780060874247, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I recommend this book for people who enjoy reading about courtcases and the outcome of them involving teenagers. Flinn wastes no time in getting right to it in this book. I went to the library and took out books on writing. Her other books for teens include breathing underwater, breaking point, nothing to lose, fade to.
Breathing underwater begins with nick going to court. Buy a cheap copy of breathing underwater book by alex flinn. Finale hush, hush, by beca fitzpatrick ya books, i love books. A truly informative book, breathing underwater is not to be missed. Themes all i could think was to show her she couldnt do this, couldnt defy me, treat me like i didnt matter. The first edition of the novel was published in april 24th 2001, and was written by alex flinn. Breathing underwater, book by alex flinn paperback. Free download or read online breathing underwater pdf epub book. Flinn, 242 conclusion nick does love caitlin, but his conflicting emotions get in the way of his true feelings example 2 claim. Publishers weekly intelligent, popular, handsome, and wealthy, sixteenyearold nick andreas is pretty much perfecton the outside, at least.
Shes living through the aftermath of an abusive re. But the guys in nicks anger management class know differently. Breathing underwater by alex flinn breathing underwaterbreathing underwater by alex flinn is written as a series of journal entries. Breathing underwater discussion questions based on blooms taxonomy.
Free breathing underwater study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Alex flinn has written a very important story, that of family violence and the toll it takes on everyone involved. Is a melange of several fairy tales, including the frog prince, the shoemaker and the elves, and the six. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Internal conflict nick is fighting himself about how he treated caitlin. I rate breathing underwater by alex flinn a three and a half out of five. For 16yearold nick andreas, these words from his violence counselor ri. Alex flinn is a renowned american writer of science fiction, romance, fantasy, and young adult novels. When she was five years old, her mother suggested that she should be an author. Alex flinn loves fairy tales and is the author of the new york times bestselling beastly, a spin on beauty and the beast that was named a voya editors choice and an ala quick pick for reluctant readers. To his friends, popular and handsome sixteenyearold nick andreas has led a. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. How did they end up in court with a restraining order being issued against him.
To his friends, popular and handsome sixteenyearold nick andreas has led a charmed life. Caitlin is everything nick has ever wantedbeautiful, talented, and in love. This sparked the start of reading for me personally, being supplied with tons of nail biting books to keep me busy. Breathing underwater by alex flinn harpercollins, 2001. His exgirlfriend caitlin is taking the stand against him, accusing him of hitting her, and after being found guilty, he is sentenced to family violence classes and must write 500 words a week in a journal.
At first i didnt think i would relate to this book because the main character is a teenage male struggling with anger issues. Her other books for teens include breathing underwater, breaking point, nothing to lose, fade to black, and diva. His father makes a pretty good living and this allows nick to enjoy many luxeries. It was originally published in 2001 and was chosen a top 10 ala best books for young adults for that year.
Borrowing details from such stories as the elves and the shoemaker and the frog prince, among others, flinn sets johnny on an adventure involving. It tells the story of 16yearold nicholas andreas, a wealthy miami teen who is sent to anger management because his girlfriend, caitlin, takes out a restraining order against him. Flinns characters are absolutely believable, but, at the same time, they will start to question if this world is ready for magic and, if so, how do we, as mere mortals, survive. Buy the paperback book breathing underwater by alex flinn at indigo. Read breathing underwater by alex flinn for free with a 30 day free trial. Diva alex flinn paperback harpercollins publishers. Alex flinn was born in a small town on long island, new york. Borrowing details from such stories as the elves and the shoemaker and the frog prince, among others, flinn sets johnny on an. Other teen novelsmost strikingly dreamland by sarah dessenhave shown dating violence from the point of view of a young girl trapped in an abusive relationship, but in breathing underwater, firsttime novelist alex flinn tackles the difficult task of making us understand, if not sympathize with, the motivation of a violent young man. I had met judy kitchner, their teacher, at a summer.
Breathing underwater by alex flinn is a young adult novel that examines the main character the abusive relationships the main character, nick, has with his father and with his girlfriend, caitlin. In diva, the companion to alex flinns ya novel breathing under water, caitlin is dealing with a lot. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. Alex flinn takes you on a roller coaster in this coming of age tale of a boy with a lot of pent up frustration. To me i thought the cover of cloaked and the cover of beastly were pretty dang similar so when i saw this book on kindle i was expecting something close, or even a continuation of beastly. Alex also wrote a kiss in time, a modern retelling of sleeping beauty.
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