CharlizeChhimba
Chasing Pipeline
By Charlize De Chhimba
At just fourteen, Finn Kelly lives to ride waves. With bleach-blonde hair, sun-kissed skin, and fearless ambition, he's a rising surf prodigy with his eyes on the biggest breaks in the world. But when a perfect day at Hawaii's legendary Pipeline turns into a nightmare, and his best mate Kai disappears beneath a monster wave, everything changes.
Crippled by grief, guilt, and fear, Finn walks away from surfing-until a spark reignites his fire: a promise he and Kai made to one day conquer the mythical wave known as Jaws.
As Finn trains harder than ever before, facing brutal wipeouts, therapy sessions, shark encounters, and broken friendships, he's haunted by memories and driven by purpose. Along the way, he finds strength in his brothers, wisdom in his crusty trainer Micko, and a deeper connection to the ocean than he ever imagined.
But the final test awaits-the wave of a lifetime, where he must risk it all not just to ride, but to heal.
Chasing Pipeline is a powerful coming-of-age surf novel about loss, resilience, and chasing dreams bigger than fear. Perfect for fans of Soul Surfer, Blueback, and The Art of Racing in the Rain.