Hero of Hawaii
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2011 · Est. 2 hour read

Hero of Hawaii

Written by Graham Salisbury · Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers

Part of the Calvin Coconut series

A storm threatens a birthday party and tests a boy's bravery.

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160 pages· 14,915 words· Est. 2 hour read· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Calvin Coconut plans the perfect birthday party for his sister, but a fierce tropical storm threatens to ruin everything. As the river swells dangerously, Calvin's friend Willy is swept away by the raging waters. With courage and determination, Calvin takes to the wild waves in a desperate rescue attempt. Will he save Willy and discover what true heroism means? Dive into this thrilling adventure set against the backdrop of Hawaii's untamed elements.

From the publisher

Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci’s birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. The river next to Calvin’s house rises high. When Calvin’s friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
160
Words
14,915
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~M
AR points
2
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
142972
Publication
Published
January 10, 2012
First published
January 1, 2011
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375865053

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