The water you're swimming in

Key Selling Points

• After Noah's older brother runs away to Halifax, Noah tries to keep being the good, dependable kid he has always been so his parents don't have more to worry about—but after his anxiety escalates, he decides to take off alone and find his brother himself.
• This story takes on the immediate aftermath of a family trauma (in this case, a runaway child) and shows how difficult it is for those left behind, particularly focusing on how a sibling can get lost in the chaos—but also shows the positive resolution of the parents realizing their oversights.
• Shows how an athletic pursuit like swimming can help someone like Noah get through hard times, and how resilient kids can be.
• Noah's relationship with Grandma Aisling is well-drawn and incredibly loving, a beautiful depiction of a multigenerational relationship and how important our extended family can be during tough times.
• The subplot about Noah's crush, Alysha, being gay is dealt with sensitively and with a positive tone.
• This is Rachel Schwartz-Fagan's first book.