Wave Riders, Lauren St. John
Wave Riders, Lauren St. John
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Wave Riders

Author: Lauren St. John

Narrator: Elizabeth Evans

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/23/2022

Synopsis

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.

About Lauren St. John

Lauren St John grew up on a farm and game reserve in Zimbabwe surrounded by horses, cats, dogs, warthogs, and a pet giraffe. After a decade as a sports and music journalist, she wrote her bestselling debut novel, The White Giraffe, and has since published many more acclaimed books for young readers. A passionate conservationist, Lauren is a patron for the Born Free Foundation and Mane Chance Animal Sanctuary and the founder of Authors4Oceans.org. When not writing or saving leopards and dolphins, she is a full-time valet to her cats, Max and Skye.

About Elizabeth Evans

Elizabeth Evans has received many grants and fellowships for her writing, including an NEA Fellowship, the James Michener Fellowship, and fellowships at Yaddo and MacDowell. She is the author of The Blue Hour and lives in Tucson, Arizona.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small

I received a gifted advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Macmillan childrens books. Wave Riders is an exciting unisex (girl or boy) children's book to leave you gasping! Full of mystery, secrets and adventures! This is one all ch......more

Goodreads review by Chandra

I read this with my 10-year-old daughter. We both felt pretty similar about it in the end. It started out so good! A pair of twins get stranded at sea after the mysterious disappearance of their guardian. It seemed like it was going to be adventurous and exciting, but it ended up being more of a mys......more

Goodreads review by Kieron

An excellent mystery full of excitement, intrigue and plot twists. Lauren is a modern-day Enid Blyron.......more

Goodreads review by Daisy

Wow! Wave Riders, written during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, is one of the most captivating and thrilling children’s books I have read. A sort of Enid Blyton crossed with Jacqueline Wilson novel, I’m sure it will become one of Lauren St. John’s best loved stories. The plot is full of twists and turn......more

Goodreads review by Chris

A cracking MG adventure. It manages to feel old school adventure and bang-up-to date at the same time. Seat of your pants hijinks is mixed with a good dash of humour, great characters, page turning thrilleriness (sic.), and lots and lots of heart. If it doesn't make you wannu up sticks and sail the......more

Quotes

“Loved this absolute page turner. Classic adventure story with a strong environmental message and all the right animals.” Hilary McKay, author of The Time of Green Magic

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