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256 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008499624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Description
Boy Underwater is a heartbreaking story about family, friends and secrets. And it’s very, very funny.Cymbeline (yes, really!) has never been swimming – not ever, not once – so he’s a bit nervous at the prospect of his first school swimming lesson ...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicide attempt, GriefMinor
Alcoholism, Classism, Injury/Injury detail
256 pages • first pub 2018 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780008499624
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 29 March 2022
Description
Boy Underwater is a heartbreaking story about family, friends and secrets. And it’s very, very funny.Cymbeline (yes, really!) has never been swimming – not ever, not once – so he’s a bit nervous at the prospect of his first school swimming lesson ...
Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews
Moods
funny 50%
sad 50%
mysterious 25%
adventurous 12%
challenging 12%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
Pace
medium 42%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 42% | A mix: 42% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 12%Loveable characters?
Yes: 100%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 37% | N/A: 25% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 37% | No: 12% | N/A: 12%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Mental illness, Child death, Death of parentModerate
Suicide attempt, GriefMinor
Alcoholism, Classism, Injury/Injury detail