Footprints in the Sand — Chloe Rayban

The first of two exciting titles in the new BACK-2-BACK series. Told with an authentic teenage voice, these stories really hit the right note.

Miranda's story â€" she's an only child on holiday with her recently-divorced mother, hoping to get away from it all, but finding herself on a grotty Greek island in the worst hotel ever, where even the Coke is warm! Life is miserable, until she spots a dream-on-a-windsurf, zig-zagging across the bay…

Mark's story â€" he's backpacking with a couple of mates and they wind up on a remote Greek island, but some hippies rip off their money and passports. His mates depart but Mark decides to make the most of a bad job â€" after all, if he works at the taverna he'll get an hour off every day to windsurf â€" his passion. He's noticed the snooty babe in the hotel, so why does she think she's so great? Can love transform the ugliest of places…?

About the author

Carolyn Bear has published books for children of all ages, ranging from picture books to novels for young adults (using the name Chloe Rayban). Formerly an advertising copywriter, she lives in London with her husband and daughters. She is also a painter.