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Chris Vick writes books for young people about the sea, danger and the wonder of magic and stories.

He spent years working in whale and dolphin conservation and a lot of time surfing before enrolling on the Bath Spa MA in Writing for Young People. He has written four books, published in several countries.

Chris has appeared at festivals including Hay, Bath Children's Literature festival and Mare di Libri (Sea of Books) in Italy and has written blogs/features for the Guardian and Bustle.com. on YA issues. He lives near Bath, with his wife and daughter.

Girl. Boy. Sea.

Shortlisted for the CILIP Carnegie medal

'Perfect for your 14 yr old,' 'A world of near death and the discovery of an unlikely friendship.'
Jasbinder Bilan (The Guardian)

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	Girl. Boy. Sea. 4.08 avg rating — 710 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kook 3.83 avg rating — 622 ratings — published 2016 — 16 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Storms: Every storm breaks in the end… 3.42 avg rating — 191 ratings — published 2017 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Whale 3.76 avg rating — 122 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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What the World Doesn't See

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Chris Vick said: " I love this book.

It has so much heart, so much warmth, great characters and tells a cracking story; first of a of a family torn apart, by tragic but understandable reasons: Jake and Maudie’s mum, grieving from their lost father is unable to cope, and ...more "

Feb 03, 2023 08:57AM · see review

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Chris Vick and 1 other person liked Lucy Preston's review of Shadow Creatures: "I’ve researched SOE on the Norwegian islands, so thought I knew heaps about WW2 Norway. I clearly didn’t! Illuminating, incredibly well researched and inspired by the author’s courageous family. This is well worth reading."
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Chris Vick liked Elaine Cartney's review of Girl. Boy. Sea.: "A beautifully written book which had me wanting to keep turning the page.....I feel there could be another book following on from this ending."
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Chris Vick answered Kat's question: Hello, I am reading Shadow Creatures published by Head of Zeus, but I don´t see this book here on GR. I would love to tell others how much enjoy this book, but without it being here it`s somehow difficult. Is there a reason why it`s not here? Are you the author of Shadow Creatures? I hope so, otherwise I am making quite a fool of myself :) Hi Kat, Yes, it's me :) I am SO pleased that you are enjoying it. I don't know why it is not showing on GR yet, I had the same question. I have asked the publisher.
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Chris Vick rated a book it was amazing Ettie and the Midnight pool by Julia Green	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Another gem from the wonderful world of Julia Green's imagination. This one is - in part - about what is hidden from us, which is alluring and which calls us; to revelation, but also danger. Like the poole itself, there's a lot going on under the sur ...more
Jul 18, 2024 01:29AM · like · see review

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“A Story is like food or water...
Its just a stupid story if you ask me.
I did not ask you.”
― Chris Vick, Girl. Boy. Sea.

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