When you're allergic to water, growing up in Hawaii isn't always paradise.
Everybody loves Jay.
I love my brother, too. Sometimes I wish I could be him--a surfing star instead of the weird kid allergic to water, the Blalahs' favorite punching bag.
But that's not the worst of it.
In the middle of the night, I dream. There's a mysterious girl who lives in a magical place and acts like she knows me better than I know myself. We hide from the Man with Too Many Teeth. Some nights I wake up with my heart pounding and the urge to eat raw meat.
It's just a dream, right?
But then I saw him, the Man with Too Many Teeth, walking along the reef at Piko Point.
Not even Jay can protect me now.
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One Boy, No Water is Book 1 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.
Through 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.
As 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 & 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.
One Boy, No Water, 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.
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LEHUA PARKER 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. One Boy, No Water, Niuhi Shark Saga #1, was a 2017 Hawaii Children's Choice Nene Award Nominee. As 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. Originally 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. Connect with her at www.LehuaParker.com.
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The Lauele Universe viii A Note About Language ix 1. The End of Summer Fun 1 2. Talking Story 9 3. Mano Meal 15 4. Yawn 23 5. One Special Kine Stupid 27 6. Dreams and Wishes 31 7. Balance 41 8. Go Pro 47 9. Mary Poppins 51 10. Soaring 55 11. On the Rocks 61 12. Scavenger Hunt 70 13. Schooled 78 14. Sea Dreams 83 15. Green Flash 87 16. Ms. Robinson 91 17. Run-fu 97 18. Alien Space Walk 103 19. Jaws Junior 106 20. School Daze 115 21. Shopping List 119 22. Chicken Katsu 124 23. Niuhi 129 24. Pupu Platter 135 25. The Plan 141 26. The No Letter Day 145 27. Hohonukai Cousin 148 28. The Theft 154 29. Surf Designs 157 30. Christmas Eve 165 31. Red Flags 169 32. Lehua in the Sea 175 33. Traditions 180 34. Jay's Shark Tale 183 35. Trust 186 36. The Curtain Rises 189 37. One Shark, No Bite 191 38. High Noon 195 39. The Hero Returns 199 40. Dream Girl 204 41. The End is a New Beginning 206 Glossary 212 Discussion Guide 222 Acknowledgments 224 About Lehua Parker 226 Also by Lehua Parker 227