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Finding the Perfect Wave
by
Cheri H. Miklich (Goodreads Author)
Seventeen year old, Alli Whitton's life just can't get any better. She's one of the best surfers in Huntington Beach, spending every day side by side with her boyfriend Todd, and just days away from entering the halls of her senior year in high school. Then her Dad is transferred miles away from her beloved ocean to the middle of the sweltering Arizona desert, and Alli's p...more
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Published
December 15th 2010
by Tate Publishing
(first published December 14th 2010)
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Apr 30, 2012
Tami
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I haven't received my copy yet, just received notice I had won. 03/15/12
Received my copy last night and hope to start soon. I have 10 others in front plus my current read. Also the author is going to be in my town Saturday doing a book signing. I don't know if I can get off work to go, but I am going to try. 3/21/12
Started yesterday, 4/29/12
Finished last night, 5/1/12
Alli is a surfer girl that lives in Huntington Beach California. Her senior year is coming up and she has the perfect life, the be...more
Received my copy last night and hope to start soon. I have 10 others in front plus my current read. Also the author is going to be in my town Saturday doing a book signing. I don't know if I can get off work to go, but I am going to try. 3/21/12
Started yesterday, 4/29/12
Finished last night, 5/1/12
Alli is a surfer girl that lives in Huntington Beach California. Her senior year is coming up and she has the perfect life, the be...more
My friend and author, Cheri H. Miklich writes an uplifting book that leaves you wanting more.
The main character deals with some major life-altering issues and has a wonderful group of friends to help her through these challenges. A fun book to read and can't wait for books 2 & 3 to come out so I can find out how this story ends.
The main character deals with some major life-altering issues and has a wonderful group of friends to help her through these challenges. A fun book to read and can't wait for books 2 & 3 to come out so I can find out how this story ends.
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Dec 17, 2010
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This book was GREAT! I could not put it down. I read it in just over two days. I could not put it down. For Cheri's first book, this was FANTASTIC, I can't wait for part two to come out next year. I might be the first one in line to buy it!
I recommend this book for all ages! Thank you Cheri for this tremendous story.
I recommend this book for all ages! Thank you Cheri for this tremendous story.
"Finding the Perfect Wave" by Cheri H. Miklich is a young adult book that most girls would enjoy reading; and could relate to even though the readers were not surfers. The title "Finding the Perfect Wave" is a metaphor for the experiences a young person faces growing-up. Part One leaves the reader wanting to know more about Alli Whitton's adventures in Hawaii. What will happen? Will she succeed in her goal? Or will her goals change?
This is a great story that you'll have a really hard time putting down! The author really captivates you and you'll feel like you are living this story! You'll laugh and cry with Alli, a great surfer, as she learns the really important lessons of life.
I loved that I could relate to the character in this book. Alli is moral, fun, loves spending time with her family, and doesn't like too much drama in her high school life. She'd rather face the drama head on and get problems solved than ruminate and gossip and avoid actually facing up to what is going on. Even when she was facing some really hard things. Great stuff!
Now, the one thing that drove me crazy about the book was the editing. Especially when the spelling of a character's name changed....more
Now, the one thing that drove me crazy about the book was the editing. Especially when the spelling of a character's name changed....more
Super cute story with very believable characters and a realistic look at a teenager's thoughts as trials come her way. I think the book reminded me of a teenager: there were lots of ups and downs, too much drama, and a little too much indecision. I think the story has great potential, but it could use some refinement. That being said, I think most teenager girls would love it because it takes a deep look into a teen's psyche. I plan on reading "Riding the Perfect Wave".
I felt I could extrapolate the story to life in general. I found I could respond to this writing style - and the subject of water symbolism.
Also I liked the characters; They felt friendly and friend-like to me.
Also I liked the characters; They felt friendly and friend-like to me.
May 14, 2012
Jeni
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Finding the Perfect Wave, part one, is Cheri's first novel and the first in the Perfect Wave trilogy. She grew up in Southern California where she loved spending as much free time as she could at the beach. She and her husband Mark, live in Arizona with their four children. She loves to travel with her family, especially to beautiful beaches.
She has been asked on many occasions, "How does a stay...more
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