RIDING THE WAVES

Published by Walker Books

A story for older readers set in modern times.

Matt longs to be a surfer, in the cold North Sea, but his dad is out of work and it’s an expensive hobby. He goes to visit an old lady, rather unwillingly, as part of a school project. Florrie turns out to have many surprising stories to tell and Matt learns a great deal about life from her.

A story about adoption, set in Cleveland.

This book was shortlisted for the Carnegie medal and the Sheffield children’s book award.

ISBN 0-7445-2312-5