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Bethany made a face. “Only thing I want on my skin is some sun.”

“You’re not getting anything tattooed, Tim,” Bethany’s dad said dryly from somewhere behind them as their mom laughed.

Tim grinned. “Or how about a Maori tattoo —you know, the big ones that cover your face?”

“Might be an improvement, Dad,” Noah interjected.

“Don’t give him any ideas,” Bethany’s mom said exasperatedly, and they all laughed as they headed for customs.

Other than the surfboards, the Hamiltons traveled light; each had a carry-on with shorts, bathing suits, T-shirts, and one set of “going to dinner clothes.” They moved quickly through the line and into the night.

Outside, the warm humid air blew around Bethany, reminding her of home. She turned her face toward the star-spattered sky. Actually it was home, having her family with her. Even though it was almost midnight, she felt the excitement of being in a new place and couldn’t help wondering what kind of waves she would catch this trip.

When she looked down again, she noticed a huge, dark-skinned man leaning against the van parked at the curb. He was wearing a flowered aloha shirt, a lavalava, and a pair of well-worn rubber slippers.

She saw his eyes take in their surfboard bags, and he began to wave wildly, charging over to grab the heavier of the loads.

“Talafoa! My name is Tagiilima,” he said, extending a large palm to Tom, Bethany’s dad. “You Hamiltons?”

Bethany’s dad nodded, and Tagiilima vigorously shook his hand — along with the rest of his body.

Ask Bethany

Written by Bethany Hamilton with Doris Rikkers
Softcover • ISBN 0-310-71227-0

In her chatty and breezy style, typical of any online conversation, Bethany Hamilton shares information on a wide variety of topics about her life and faith.

Rise Above

Written by Bethany Hamilton with Doris Rikkers
Softcover • ISBN 0-310-71226-2

Young girls will get encouraging words from the Bible and from courageous, young surfer Bethany Hamilton to see them through their day. Topics that every young girl faces will be addressed in this devotional book. An extra, tucked-in feature will give the girls the “inside scoop” on what Bethany’s life is all about.

Available now at your local bookstore!

Soul Surfer Bible

Italian Duo-Tone™, Glitter Wave
ISBN 0-310-71228-9

Bethany Hamilton, a rising star in the surfing world, is an inspiring teenager with a heart for Jesus Christ. This Bible contains 12 full-color tip-ins that will help tweens apply Bethany’s mission to their own lives.

Burned

Written by Rick Bundschuh, Inspired by Bethany Hamilton
Fiction • Softcover • ISBN 0-310-71223-8

In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa, and discovers something in the Samoan culture which brings healing and forgiveness.

Available now at your local bookstore!

Storm

Written by Rick Bundschuh, Inspired by Bethany Hamilton
Fiction • Softcover • ISBN 0-310-71224-6

In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Hanakapiai Trail. As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all.

Crunch

Written by Rick Bundschuh, Inspired by Bethany Hamilton
Fiction • Softcover • ISBN 0-310-71225-4

On a trip to Mexico, Bethany meets a soccer-loving little boy who captures her heart in an unexpected way. Because of a promise she makes him, Bethany’s competition in a prestigious surf contest is threatened.

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