The Surfing Saint

<p>Jonny B arrives unexpectedly to coach a group of dejected trainee surf-lifesavers - and turns everything around: he shows his protégées how to deal with bullies cheats thieves grumpy old men parents self-doubt - and even heroes! - as he guides them on their ride through the rite of passage that is getting your bronze...</p><p>The Second Edition of this classic for young teens has been extensively revised rewritten and in several places expanded to include new characters and adventures maps a glossary and perhaps even a little extra fun! It tackles the themes of early-teenhood in a fun and encouraging way and almost every chapter ends with an uplifting homily or anecdote that punctuates the piece.</p><p></p><p class=ql-align-center>Not a Superhero just super...</p><p class=ql-align-center>...and a hero (sort of)!.....</p><p class=ql-align-center>Say G'day to Jonny Byron</p><p class=ql-align-center>the most likeable legend from the land of sun and surf since... forever!</p><p class=ql-align-center>Is Jonny magic or just super-lucky?</p><p class=ql-align-center>Can he really conjure up perfect surf out of nowhere? Talk to dolphins?</p><p class=ql-align-center>Ride two surfboards at once?</p><p class=ql-align-center>Does he really break all the rules? Or is he just righting wrongs?</p><p class=ql-align-center>Is he a Scallywag or a Saint?</p><p class=ql-align-center>Join surf-buddies Keira and Beau</p><p class=ql-align-center>as they ride the wave of fun and adventure with their new surf-coach Jonny B.</p><p class=ql-align-center>Dive right in as Jonny deftly turns the tables on cheats bullies thieves</p><p class=ql-align-center>grouches and even self-doubt!</p><p class=ql-align-center>You might not learn to surf but you might well learn a few new tricks - or even a new song!</p><p class=ql-align-center>Read on: You're in for the ride of your life!</p><p class=ql-align-center></p><p>This book is designed to be both entertaining and educational. The characters lifestyles and language depicted are authentic - albeit fictional - but many of the locations are absolutely real and there is a map at the front of the book to help you navigate the storyline.</p><p>Words that may be unfamiliar to young readers non-surfers or to those from outside Australia have been printed in bold when they first appear with explanations supplied in an alphabetically arranged glossary at the end of the book.</p><p>Though primarily of interest to pre-teen and young teenage surf-lifesavers we are confident that those who have never seen the sea - and adults too - will enjoy these stories and of course we encourage the experience of reading together as you dive right in and see if you can fathom the enigma that is Jonny B.</p>