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Ideal for middle-grade readers aged 9-12 who enjoy adventure, mystery, and stories with environmental messages. Fans of sailing tales and compelling family dramas will find much to love in this book.
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See moreA high seas adventure – Swallows and Amazons meets Abi Elphinstone, from the bestselling author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and Kat Wolfe Investigates.
A high seas adventure - Swallows and Amazons meets Abi Elphinstone, from the bestselling author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and Kat Wolfe Investigates.
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A summer holiday in a book... unforgettably exciting. — Piers Torday
Lauren St John at her very best... a gripping adventure across stormy seas, stately homes and boarding schools, with a fabulous plotted mystery at its core. I couldn't put it down. — Abi Elphinstone
A storm is coming. What will it take to survive? An exciting adventure set at sea, from the bestselling author of the Laura Marlin Mysteries and Kat Wolfe Investigates.
Twins Jess and Jude Carter live a dream life sailing from one exotic destination to the next with their guardian, Gabriel. But after Gabe vanishes and a storm smashes up their lives, they're left penniless and alone. When a wealthy, glamorous family offer them a home, everybody tells them they're the luckiest children in the world. But the Blakeneys' stately mansion is full of secrets — secrets that seem entangled with the twins' own fate. As they race to uncover the truth, Jess and Jude must confront their deepest fears.
How do you solve a mystery when that mystery is you?
Wave Riders from Lauren St John is an exciting and compelling middle-grade tale of sailing, family and identity.
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Wave Riders is praised for its thrilling plot, rich characters, and strong environmental themes. Critics highlight its suspense, sibling love, and complex mystery. Abi Elphinstone calls it "Lauren St John at her very best," describing it as "a gripping adventure across stormy seas." Alex O'Connell and Hilary McKay commend its blend of adventure and moral depth, while Gill Lewis recommends readers clip their safety harness for this thrilling eco-adventure. Piers Torday terms it "a summer holiday in a book... unforgettably exciting."
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ISBN: 9781509874248
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 June 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Illustration: b/w art by Rachael Dean
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 294g
Pages: 416
About the Author
Lauren St John grew up on a farm and game reserve in Zimbabwe, surrounded by horses, cats, dogs and a pet giraffe, the inspiration for her bestselling White Giraffe, One Dollar Horse and Kat Wolfe mystery series. A passionate conservationist, Lauren is a patron for the Born Free Foundation and Mane Chance Animal Sanctuary, as well as being the founder of Authors4Oceans. When not writing, or saving leopards and dolphins, she is a full-time valet to her Bengal cat, Max. www.laurenstjohn.com
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