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Gr 2–3—A retelling of a traditional Hawaiian tale about Kamohoalii, a shape-shifting shark god. A young woman named Kalei falls in love with a mysterious man who rescued her from a shark attack. They marry and move to a cottage by the sea where they met. The night before their child is born, the man tells her that he must go where he can "protect" his son, as it is not safe for him in the world. As he sta...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Part graphic novel, part myth, and part beginning reader, the story tells of the Shark King, a shape shifter who falls in love with and marries a mortal woman. On the night before the birth of their son, Nanaue, the woman learns of her husband's true identity when he returns to the sea, insisting that he must leave in order to protect their child. As pr...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Part graphic novel, part myth, and part beginning reader, the story tells of the Shark King, who has a son with a mortal wo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Set on the lush beaches of ancient Hawaii, the stirring, mythic story is grounded with detailed depictions of the villagers’ struggles to survive. Nanaue is a lovabl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More