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“Where is she? And what was she doing out on the waves that night?” For Hal, now, this summer is different. Sure he’s spending it, as always, with his family at their cottage on the wild west coast of England. But this summer he meets Jackie, beautiful, impetuous Jackie. Lying with her on the beach while she sculpts mermaids from wet sand–it’s paradise. Or would be, if only he didn’t keep hearing the desperate pleas of his lost sister Charley in his head . . . For Charley, then, last summer was different. Pete, the impossibly gorgeous surf god, wanted her, she couldn’t believe it! To lick the sand off his lips, to let the sun tan the outline of her hand over his heart–she’d do anything to be with him. Even if it meant sneaking out and leaving her tagalong brother Hal behind. Just for one night. How could she have known what would happen by dawn? Set at a beach where growing up goes wrong, Waves is a coming-of-age mystery about first love and tragic loss. About a family drowning in sorrow, and the courageous son struggling against the tide to save them.
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"I remember loving this book when I read it years and years ago. I don't remember why, but it had a wonderful feel to it that I can't explain. Every time when I wander through the library and I randomly find the book, some kind of nostalgia overcomes me. I don't know. I should re-read it."
— Rose (4 out of 5 stars)
Waves Listener Reviews
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" In the beginning, it was so good and very well written, but in the middle it started to become weird and not very believable. they made too much of a deal about Charley being in a coma(aka "remember Hal" and "help me Hal" also a lot of "where am I?" and "what is this dark place around me?" kind of thing.)the ending also dissapointed me because I was hoping she would wake up.i'd give a 2/5 for this one. "
— Sunny, 2/19/2014 -
" AMAZING! This was one of the few books that I have read read multiple times and don't seem to get tired of it . "
— Bryce, 2/10/2014 -
" Interesting story about two siblings that have an unusual connection as they fight to learn about the truth about one tragic summer. "
— Sandy, 2/8/2014 -
" this book made me cry. not many books have done that. "
— Kristen, 1/28/2014 -
" this book is so amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. it's an unforgettable read and incredibly gripping. I cannot say how highly i rate sharon Dogar- the author. it's very powerful. "
— Aleph, 1/20/2014 -
" super good makes yu wanna cry though cuz of how the brother realizes what really happened to his sister...good for everyone... "
— Alex, 1/11/2014 -
" I really enjoyed this book, it was a bit depressing as to be expected from the title but overall good. "
— Kelly, 12/31/2013 -
" A teenage romance and a siblings that closed to each other. I never thought it will end up like that, I cried thou. I keep reading the ending again and again! This is very good! "
— Werlynefrena, 12/24/2013 -
" don't take things for granted.spend time with the ones you love. "
— Ashley, 12/21/2013 -
" As I was listening I thought to myself, "This is something that I would have read in 8th grade, but I really like it." Then I read the cover and it read: Suitable for ages 12 and up. HA! "
— Tara, 12/10/2013 -
" Was confusing for some parts but good.Sad but proves the connection between siblings... "
— Ruthie, 8/1/2013 -
" I very much disliked this book. "
— Janice, 6/20/2013 -
" This book was dull in the beginning but as I got into it, I wanted to know more about Charley. I loved it when I finally found out what Charley's story was. I cried when she left Hal's body. In the end, it was GREAT book. "
— Maggie, 6/18/2013 -
" first book that's made me cry in a while. "
— Maegan, 6/23/2012 -
" At first, when starting this book, I thought it was kind of weird based on the way it was written. But as I persuaded myself into finishing the book, I fell in love with the mystery of it and could not put it down! "
— Mimi, 5/29/2012 -
" I did not like the first few pages of this book and was going to stop reading it.But i am quite determined person and don't like to start a book and not read it all so i kept reading and by the end i was quite happy with it and was glad i read it. "
— Katie, 4/18/2012 -
" This book is breath taking, you will be hooked as soon as you open it. A story of sickness, mystery, family and also love; all in the setting of a vaction home on the beach with the infamous waves. "
— Naudy, 2/26/2012 -
" I got this book a while back and remember not really enjoying it all that much :( "
— Esther, 10/29/2011 -
" i loved this book, thought it was amazing. Beautifully written and a brilliant storyline. It's about moving on from the past and learning to love waht you've got. Definitely recommend it. "
— Bianca, 9/30/2011 -
" Great young adult read - one for the school library... "
— Sarah, 5/8/2011 -
" I did not like the first few pages of this book and was going to stop reading it.But i am quite determined person and don't like to start a book and not read it all so i kept reading and by the end i was quite happy with it and was glad i read it. "
— Katie, 3/22/2011 -
" It was okay. <br/>I don't know I was a little bit disappointed by this book. <br/>Maybe mostly because of the ending. <br/>The change of the plot was really strange. <br/>And I have to say that Sharon Dogars style of writing needs getting used to it! <br/>But the Idea wasn't too bad. "
— Tina, 2/25/2011 -
" Such an amazing book with a great story, so glad I picked it up off the shelf in the shop! One of my favourite books, absolutely brilliant. "
— Sarah, 2/18/2011 -
" This is one of my all time favorite books in the world! Loved it! "
— Shae, 2/13/2011 -
" The first part of the book is very slow and confused, the second part is more interesting but the ending is too fast and not satisfying. "
— Francesca, 1/21/2011 -
" I got this book a while back and remember not really enjoying it all that much :( "
— Esther, 12/25/2010 -
" Was confusing for some parts but good.Sad but proves the connection between siblings... "
— Ruthie, 11/5/2010 -
" At first, when starting this book, I thought it was kind of weird based on the way it was written. But as I persuaded myself into finishing the book, I fell in love with the mystery of it and could not put it down! "
— Mimi, 8/12/2010 -
" I really enjoyed this book, it was a bit depressing as to be expected from the title but overall good. "
— Kelly, 8/2/2010 -
" was a little disappointed in the ending. very suspensful and entertaining up till then "
— Sam, 4/18/2010 -
" A great book. It had a abslouly magic story.There are a few narraots but usign that helps explain everything. A great mystery. "
— Laura, 3/9/2010 -
" Really good. I looooved it!!! Keeps you reading and keeps you up for hours!! All good besides the swearing. "
— Becky, 3/2/2010 -
" Deep, emotional, and heart-wrenching. You hate her or him, then you root for her and him. At the end, you don't know whether to cry or be happy. Excellent read, but the happy ending is no the happy ending you thought it would be. "
— Deborah, 12/17/2009
About James Clamp
James Clamp is an award-winning voice actor, earning his first AudioFile Earphones Award in 2011. Originally from London, he currently lives in New York.