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Dec 2025

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Author: Salmon, Carla

Category: teenage & educational

Publisher: Pan Australia

ISBN: 9781761566790

RRP: 19.99

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Synopsis

Three deadly fires. One suspect. A thriller of surf and sea. Otto was a star surfer back in California, but now he just wants a fresh start. When fires break out in Red Sands, the locals are suspicious. It's no coincidence that Otto's at the scene every time. Is it? Milly isn't so sure. Small town talk isn't always right - especially when it comes to her 'perfect' brother, who doesn't deserve to become captain of the surf lifesaving club. What if the new boy is innocent? Can Otto and Milly trust each other to find the truth behind the fires? And what happens when you do the wrong things for the right reasons?

Each month Good Reading for Young Adults features a book for our online book club. Our December 25 / January 26 book selection is We Saw What You Started, a suspenseful exploration of loyalty, family and friendship.

So, get your book club friends together and get reading. And don’t forget to check out the teaching notes below.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Carla Salmon is a teacher and marketing professional who loves telling stories. Her debut novel, We Saw What You Started, is inspired by her country coastal childhood, where sports ruled and beach campsites were paradise. Much like the students in her classrooms today, her characters lead action-packed lives with plenty of heart and humour. Carla lives in sun-soaked Brisbane, with her husband and two teens.