Surfing Shake-Up

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Rosie loves nothing more than spending her summers surfing while staying with her Aunt Hazel in Australia. But this summer her cousin Flora is coming to visit too and Aunt Hazel wants Rosie to teach Flora how to surf. Trouble is Flora has a history of being mean to Rosieand it doesnt take long to figure out that Flora hasnt changed one bit. Can Rosie set aside her hard feelings and teach her cousin to ride the waves Or will this shake-up to Rosies summer of surfing lead to a wicked wipeout Find out in this exciting easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox

Author Bio

Who is Jake Maddox Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Since graduating from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 2004, Katie Wood has been a freelance illustrator. From her studio in Leicester, England, she creates bright and lively illustrations for books and magazines all over the world.