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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 0–9 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Shark King (Graphic Novel)
A boy with a shark father seeks belonging in a human village.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 580 ratings
39 pages· 571 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Nanaue, born to a human mother and a shark father, navigates life in a Hawaiian village where he feels out of place. Torn between his father's oceanic legacy and his mother's nurturing embrace, Nanaue must find his identity amidst the waves of expectation and tradition. Can he reconcile his dual heritage and find where he truly belongs? Dive into this vibrant tale of self-discovery and cultural conflict, set against the lush backdrop of Hawaii's shores.
From the publisher
A first comic for brand-new readers! Award-winning cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson transports young readers to the lush tropical shores of his native Hawaii where Nanaue has to balance his yearning for Dad’s guidance with his desire for Mom’s nurture. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Beginning Readers is an imprint of Spotlight, a division of ABDO.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 39
- Words
- 571
- Reading age
- 0–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- GN380L
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