The Surf Kidz Riding Waves is an exciting children’s illustrated chapter book that blends sports, friendship, and perseverance. What happens when friendship, surfing, and determination come together? Maya, Jack, and Oliver are known around the beach as the Surf Kidz. They love catching waves, cheering each other on, and dreaming about their next big surfing adventure. But when Maya struggles with a difficult math test and a rival group of surfers challenges them, the friends quickly learn that success takes more than just riding the perfect wave. With teamwork, encouragement, and determination, the Surf Kidz discover that facing challenges together can help them grow stronger both in the classroom and in the ocean.
Evaluation comments:
“This book is entertaining for young readers and will get their interest quickly with their pre-teen lingo and the fun surfing theme.”
“The book focuses on three friends who are a surfing team. One of them is having issues in math class and her parents are worried she is spending too much time with the other boys surfing. The friends compete in a contest and help her understand math skills. They also deal with another surfer who is unkind to them with dignity.”
“I like the fact that this is a fast-paced book, which holds the interest of young readers. It encourages the love of literacy and is to be continued so gives them a reason to read another book.”
“There is a reality to the story with the girl having difficulty in math and her parents wanting her to focus on school, not surfing. There is the friendship aspect of the boys helping the girl with her math so they can compete and continue to do what they all love, surf.”
“This is great for a young reader. I think it will encourage reading and keep their interest.”