Diving In!: Library Edition [Audiobook] [Audio CD]

Kate Cann (Author), Amanda Hulme (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 30, 2006

Coll thinks the boy she sees swimming every Thursday night is completely gorgeous - long and lean, powerful and strong. He becomes the fantasy that takes her out of her ordinary day-to-day existence. And then he asks her out, and the dream becomes reality. Art is strong and powerful, and he's also quite pushy. Just what is Coll getting into?

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up–The first title in British author Kate Cann's Love Trilogy series, and titled Ready? in its U.S. publication (HarperCollins, 2001), is a story about Collette, a 17-year-old who is mature and reflective in her search for a perfect romantic relationship. When Art, a handsome rich boy, asks her out after a brief conversation, she wonders what they will have in common and what he will like about her. In this play-by-play account of their relationship, Collette has to balance their differences and the influence of her feminist mother. Many questions arise for Collette. Why is she obsessing about not hearing from him? Is she abandoning her friends? Will he be appalled at her crazy household? Is the relationship getting too serious? Will he pressure her to go too far physically? Listeners will relate to Collette, a delightfully conflicted teenager. Be advised that the teens in this book, with parental permission, regularly drink alcohol, beer, wine, and spiked punch. There is also the British vernacular slang and some language dealing with sexuality. Amanda Hulme, an Australian theater actress, does a marvelous job of narrating in a vibrant, perky voice that is dead-on, making each character unique. Listeners will feel Collette's angst and excitement as she dives into romance. For older listeners who like chick lit with a positive message.–Jo-Ann Carhart, East Islip Public Library, NY
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Review

'For authentic teenage voices look no further than Kate Cann' The Bookseller 'Accurately describes teenage emotions and crises' Teen Titles 'Colette's hippy-gone-to-middle-aged seed mother riding in to do battle with her daughter's would-be seducer and his parents is a treat...' Times Educational Supplement 'A good meaty read - an intelligent book with intelligent characters' The Times 'It is the realism and sensitivity of the writing that impresses most' Mizz 'Very true to life and realistic. A must-read' Amazon.co.uk 'Some of the best writing about love and sex that I have ever read in a book for young people...both emotionally stunning and morally unshakeable.' Books for Keeps --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Audio CD
• Publisher: Bolinda Audio; Unabridged edition (March 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1740309073
• ISBN-13: 978-1740309073
• Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 7.1 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,408,505 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can Read this OVER &OVER AND ALL OVER AGAIN, October 3, 1999

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"the1andonlyamber" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diving In (Livewire) (Paperback)

This is a book about all teenage girls! all I can Say is Amazing and that is an understatment. do yourself a favour and read this Book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Realistic YA Romance, December 16, 2008

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H. A. Janahi "MJ" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diving In (Paperback)

Collette, like any other sixteen year old girl, dreams of meeting Mr. Right; a guy that will sweep her off her feet, and who will put an end to her miserable single status. Miraculously, Collette meets Mr. Right -handsome, wealthy, and brooding Art. Is he the perfect guy she has set her heart on, or is he too good to be true ?

Though the synopsis screams A Typical YA Romance Fulff, the story comes out stronger than usual ChikLits. Kate Cann, recounts a realistic story about juvenile infatuations and the somewhat disastrous results they can sometimes cause, in a light and somewhat cynical voice projected through an average young girl. Despite her obvious flaws, the character is very round, and you'll keep rooting for her throughout the book. Honestly, I didn't like the book until I was halfway through it, but in the end it turned out to be a very good one.

(Taken from my review on shelfari)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The greatest book ever., July 2, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Diving In (Livewire) (Paperback)

This book is the best I've read in a long time.It is about one girl's relationship with THE man of her dreams, who turns out to be after more than she's prepared to give!I suggest you buy it NOW before it's completely sold out!