{"product_id":"one-shark-no-swim-9781949429039","title":"One Shark, No Swim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWith Niuhi sharks, even out of the water, you're not safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy dreams are nightmares. I don't dare fall asleep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuro Hari's teaching me Filipino knife fighting, but I'm too scared to come out of the bathroom. I'd rather learn Lua and train with Jay and Char Siu, but Uncle Kahana won't let me. He says it's for our safety, but I don't believe him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncle Kahana's obsessed with Niuhi stories, Hawaiian myths about sharks in human form. If he's right, even out of the water, no one's safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI have a secret knife I call Shark Tooth. I may have to use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat thought excites me.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd that's the scariest thing of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e__________________\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Shark, No Swim\u003c\/em\u003e is Book 2 in the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy. Told from an indigenous perspective and set in a contemporary Hawaiian world where all the Hawaiian myths and legends are real, the series explores belonging, adoption, being different, bullying, defining family, and learning to turn weaknesses into strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough the series, Zader discovers he's not really a boy allergic to water; he's something much more special, dangerous, and powerful. His adoptive brother Jay discovers what happens when the golden surfing star falls from his pedestal and has to choose to make the long climb back from serious injury. It's the ties that bind and support the brothers that allow them to create their own destinies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs typical local islanders, characters use common Hawaiian and Pidgin words and phrases. The meaning is usually clear from the context, but there is also a Hawaiian \u0026amp; Pidgin Glossary for additional support. Each chapter begins with a related island word or phrase and its definitions. A Discussion Guide for book club or classroom use is included. Free additional classroom support materials are available on www.NiuhiSharkSaga.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Boy, No Water\u003c\/em\u003e, Book 1 in the Niuhi Shark Saga, was a 2017 Nene Award Nominee. The Nene Award is Hawaii's Children's Choice Book Award recognizing outstanding literary works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParker, Lehua:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLEHUA PARKER\u003c\/strong\u003e writes Pacific literature stories for kids and adults that explore the intersections of Hawaii's past, present, and future. Her published works include the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy, Lauele Universe Stories, and Fairy Tale Ink Serials, as well as plays, poetry, short stories, and essays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne Boy, No Water\u003c\/em\u003e, Niuhi Shark Saga #1, was a 2017 Hawaii Children's Choice Nene Award Nominee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an author, editor, and educator trained in literary criticism and advocate of indigenous cultural narratives, Lehua is a frequent presenter at conferences, symposiums, and schools. Her hands-on workshops and presentations for kids and adults are offered through the Lehua Writing Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Hawaii and a Kamehameha Schools graduate, Lehua now lives in exile in the Rocky Mountains. During the snowy winters, she dreams of the beach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect with her at www.LehuaParker.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Makena Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50366634819858,"sku":"9781949429039","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_feb2f26c-f7c1-47a5-bbe7-f4a39c78facf.jpg?v=1728475317","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/one-shark-no-swim-9781949429039","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}