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The Crunch

by Rick Bundschuh

Faith, surfing, and a promise

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Faith, surfing, and a promise

Part of the Soul Surfer fiction series based on Bethany Hamilton’s life, The Crunch brings together competitive surfing and a mission trip in Mexico. Bethany meets a young boy who loves soccer, and their connection leads her to help him seek the father he dreams of. A promise made to him then puts her place in a prestigious surf competition at risk. The premise links questions of faith and guidance with a concrete choice between a personal sporting opportunity and a commitment to someone she has met.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in Christian fiction and themes of faith.
  • Readers who enjoy stories involving surfing, sports, and personal commitments.
  • Fans of the Soul Surfer fiction series or stories inspired by Bethany Hamilton’s life.

Themes

Faith and guidancePromises and responsibilitySurfing and competitionConnection and family

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Book overview

It took real faith and courage to get Bethany back on a surfboard after losing her arm to a shark. The Soul Surfer fiction series is based on the life of surfer star Bethany Hamilton, as she and her friends discover God's love and guidance as they tackle the waves life hands them. In book four, Crunch, Bethany meets a soccer-loving little boy who captures her heart in an unexpected way while on a mission trip in Mexico. Bethany helps him discover the father of his dreams, but because of a promise she makes to him, Bethany's spot in a prestigious surf competition is threatened.

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