Breathing underwater by alex flinn 766 words bartleby. Breathing underwater quotes by alex flinn goodreads. This contemporary novel written by alex flinn is published by harper collins publishers and is written for kids ages 14 and up. Free download or read online breathing underwater pdf epub book. This is the unit anchor book test for the novel breathing underwater by alex flinn. The book was all based off of love, or in this case old love.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. At the start of the year, nick begins to seek a relationship with caitlin. When nick meets caitlin, he thinks that she is the answer to all his problems. However i will post two blog entries about the book. The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are magda, kyle kingsbury. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. Nick has never told anyone about his fathers violent temper. Breathing underwater a young adult novel by alex flinn. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 263 pages and is available in paperback format. Breathing underwater 9780064472579 by flinn, alex and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This contemporary novel written by alex flinn is published by harper collins.
Breathing underwater discussion questions based on blooms taxonomy. A talented opera singer, she gets into miami high school for the performing arts despite her own nervousness and her mothers objections. 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. Shes living through the aftermath of an abusive re. His exgirlfriend, caitlin, put a restraining on him for hitting her while they were dating. She is popular for writing the breathing underwater series, the kendra chronicles series, and several independent books. She has lost a lot of weight and is emotionally insecure from a lifetime of obesity. But the guys in nicks anger management class know differently.
Breathing underwater by alex flinn, paperback barnes. Beastly is now a major motion picture starring vanessa hudgens. In breathing underwater, nick andreas is an average rich white kid living in key biscayne, except for one thing. Breathing underwater by alex flinn nick andreas, a sixteen year old, is good looking and a popular athlete at his school. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Read breathing underwater online by alex flinn books free 30. Alex also wrote a kiss in time, a modern retelling of sleeping beauty.
Beastly is also a major motion picture starring vanessa hudgens. 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. All of these things he must deal with while constantly living in fear and loathing of. Summary caitlin, who was abused by her 16yearold boyfriend, nick, in flinn s breathing underwater harpercollins, 2001, wants to put that relationship behind her. This is the kind of cycle that needs to be broken, before more young people like nick repeat the only thing they know. Are you in immediate fear for your safety as a result of your boyfriends actions. Breathing underwater by alex finn is about a sixteen year old boy named nicholas, also known as nick.
The paperback of the breathing underwater by alex flinn at barnes. Caitlin is everything nick has ever wantedbeautiful, talented, and in love. Flinns novel is particularly wellsuited to literary analysis because she weaves literary. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 2007, and was written by alex flinn. I think alex flinn did a good job of portraying how an abusive relationship is. Download teachers guide for breathing underwater alex flinn. Breathing underwater by alex flinn my last book that i read, was breathing underwater by alex finn. Alex flinn lesson plans for breaking point, breathing underwater, fade to black, nothing to lose, more free english learning and teaching resources from varsity tutors. Alex flinn is a renowned american writer of science fiction, romance, fantasy, and young adult novels. Pdf beastly book by alex flinn free download 304 pages. Alex flinn, quote from breathing underwater control is part of faking it. Locate at least three details in the first chapters that reveal the setting of the book and the lifestyle of the characters. Breathing underwater by alex flinn breathing underwaterbreathing underwater by alex flinn is written as a series of journal entries. Nick andreas, a a sixteen year old, is good looking and a popular athlete at his school.
Breathing underwater by alex flinn so this will be my final post on the book. It was originally published in 2001 and was chosen a top 10 ala best books for young adults for that year. Breathing underwater by flinn, alex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alex flinn has written a very important story, that of family violence and the toll it takes on everyone involved. Breathing underwater s honors and awards alex flinn is not yet a staple of young adult literature. Im quite sure there are plenty of books like this, maybe even written better, however. My mock movie trailer for breathing underwater by alex flinn. I admit that i was quite unable to put the book down and didnt really take my traditional time of dividing the book into parts. I had met judy kitchner, their teacher, at a summer. 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. Breathing underwater by alex flinn the teen book club. This book is written so well that it becomes the hook for my nonreading students. When alex flinn was five, her mother informed her that she would be an author when she grew up. In your own words, write a brief summary of what happened between nick and. The electrifying followup to alex flinns critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go bad. Diva alex flinn pdf in diva, the companion to alex flinns ya novel breathing under water, caitlin is dealing with a lot. And maybe nick used his fist at the end when the anger got out of control. I personally like the book because the author, alex finn, makes the story based on the abusers point of view. In this case, the manipulation, control and abuse on the males part and the fear, guilt and shame on the females part. To his friends, popular and handsome sixteenyearold nick andreas has led a charmed life.
Alex flinn books list of books by author alex flinn. Breathing underwater by alex flinn 7,789 ratings, 3. 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. Breathing underwater is a 2002 young adult novel by alex flinn.
Review breathing underwater abuse helen farabee centers. The first edition of the novel was published in april 24th 2001, and was written by alex flinn. See all books authored by alex flinn, including beastly, and bewitching, and more on thriftbooks. Never one to follow instructions, alex studied theater and opera and became a lawyer before finally writing her first novel, breathing underwater. Books are seen by some as a throwback to a previous world. 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. Dramatic interpretation breathing underwater by alex flinn duration. I went to the library and took out books on writing. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of breathing underwater by alex flinn. Alex flinn takes you on a roller coaster in this coming of age tale of a boy with a lot of pent up frustration. Free download or read online beastly pdf epub book. Ive finished the novel and as i described it before, the progression of nicks violence and abuse continued to worsen throughout the novel.
Read breathing underwater by alex flinn for free with a 30 day free trial. The main characters of this young adult, realistic fiction story are. Alex flinns 2001 novel breathing underwater examines the issue of domestic abuse through nick andreas, an abused teenage boy who in turn abuses his girlfriend. A truly informative book, breathing underwater is not to be missed. I also like how this author isnt afraid to go over the edge with content. The selection of alex flinns breathing underwater was purposeful. 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.
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