With Niuhi sharks, even out of the water, you're not safe.
My dreams are nightmares. I don't dare fall asleep.
Guro 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.
Uncle 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.
I have a secret knife I call Shark Tooth. I may have to use it.
That thought excites me.
And that's the scariest thing of all.
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One Shark, No Swim 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.
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. Kalei Comes Ashore 1 2. Research 6 3. Analysis 11 4. Dreaming of the Girl 17 5. The Box 22 6. Scotch Tape and Heels 25 7. The Promise 29 8. Hill Slide Blues 33 9. Uncle Florence Nightingale 37 10. Nu'uanu Road Trip 41 11. Uncle Kahana's Heart 46 12. Land Surfing 50 13. The Science Guy 55 14. Waiting 61 15. Coming Home 64 16. One Lump or Two 67 17. Aloha, Mary Poppins 72 18. Eyes on the Back of Your Neck 78 19. Salting the Wound 82 20. Confession is Good For the Soul 86 21. Coming Clean 91 22. Piqued 95 23. The Game 96 24. A Knife that Knows Your Hand 104 25. Stalk 113 26. K-Pop Divas 114 27. Art Park Guy 119 28. All in the 'Ohana 123 29. Blank Paper 129 30. Secrets 132 31. The Competition 138 32. Reef Walk 144 33. Second Dinner 149 34. A Blade that Knows Your Heart 152 35. Survivor 158 36. Broke 'Okole Old Man 162 37. Brothers 168 38. Fight Like a Shark 174 39. Hoping It's Haupia 181 40. Dessert 186 41. Tools, Not Toys 191 42. A Taste of Raw Fish 195 43. Raw Fish Dreams 200 44. Lipstick Warrior 202 45. Jackie Chan Wannabe 209 46. Lauele Girlz 215 47. Bump 220 48. Origins 224 49. Revelation 227 50. The Writing on the Wall 232 Glossary 240 Discussion Guide 250 Acknowledgments 252 About Lehua Parker 254 Also by Lehua Parker 255