The Shark King: Toon Books Level 3

From the islands of Hawaii comes the electrifying tale of Nanaue, who has to balance his yearning for Dad's guidance with his desire for Mom's nurture.Author: R. Kikuo JohnsonPublisher: Toon BooksPublished: 08/05/2014Pages: 40Binding Type: PaperbackSeries: Toon Into Reading!: Level 3Weight: 0.24lbsSize: 9.14h x 5.97w x 0.07dISBN: 9781935179603Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.6Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 148139 / Shark King: A Toon BookAbout the AuthorR. Kikuo Johnson grew up in Hawaii on the island of Maui. For generations, native Hawaiians have told tales of the shape-shifting shark god Kamohoalii; The Shark King is the artist's version of one such tale about the insatiable appetite of Kamohoalii's son, Nanaue. Kikuo's 2005 graphic novel, Night Fisher--also set in Hawaii--earned him both the Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award and a Harvey Award. Kikuo spent his childhood exploring the rocky shore in front of his grandmother's ho