In "The Dive" by Gordon Korman, a group of friends embarks on a summer adventure filled with excitement and challenges. When they discover an old diving board at a scenic lake, they become determined to leap into the water from its height, even as they confront their own fears and rivalries. The water becomes a metaphor for the risks and rewards of friendship, courage, and facing the unknown. As the summer unfolds, each character learns valuable lessons about bravery, loyalty, and the importance of supporting one another in the face of their personal struggles. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dive .

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 148 pages in this book. This book was published in 2003 by Turtleback Books .

Gordon Korman published his first book at age fourteen and since then has written more than ninety middle grade and teen novels. Favorites include the New York Times bestselling Ungifted, Supergifted, The Unteachables, Pop, Schooled, and the Masterminds series. Gordon lives with his family on Long Island, New York. You can visit him online at www. gordonkorman. com.