The author, on how she and Riley were united:
He was first introduced to my daughter, Rachel, by her third grade teacher who brought in a litter of puppies. It took one afternoon for her to convince us that we had to...[read on]About Amy Fellner Dominy's A Matter of Heart, from the publisher:
Readers will happily sink into this emotionally grounded, contemporary young adult novel about the sudden end of one girl’s Olympic swimming dreams and the struggles she endures before realizing there are many things that define who we are.Visit Amy Fellner Dominy's website, Facebook page, and Twitter perch.
Sixteen-year-old Abby Lipman is on track to win the state swim championships and qualify for the Olympic trials when a fainting incident at a swim meet leads to the diagnosis of a deadly heart condition. Now Abby is forced to discover who she is without the one thing that’s defined her entire life.
Coffee with a Canine: Amy Fellner Dominy & Riley.
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