The Shark King: Toon Level 3 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781935179160)

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 Johnson
ISBN-10: 1935179160
ISBN-13: 9781935179160
Publisher: Toon Books
Language: English
Published: 04/10/2012
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.18h x 6.32w x 0.39d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 1.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 148139 / Shark King: A Toon Book


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2012
Publishers Weekly 03/12/2012 pg. 63
Booklist 03/15/2012 pg. 45
School Library Journal 05/01/2012 pg. 134
New York Times Book Review 06/03/2012 pg. 26
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2012 pg. 118
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 54 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

About the Author
R. 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 house at low tide and diving with his older brother. Since moving to the mainland, Kikuo has discovered the joys of swimming in fresh water and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he enjoys cooking, playing his ukulele, and riding his bike all over the city.