The Shark Man of Hana Author:U'i Goldsberry Written in both English and Hawaiian, it s a vibrant, color and action-filled adventure about a group of boys who learn the importance of befriending those they donÕt understand. A young boy named ÔEleu gathers Ôopihi when he comes across a kapa cloth floating in the ocean. It is a cloak stamped with the markings of shark fins. Taking it to s... more »how his father, he soon learns that the cloak belongs to Nanaue, a quiet and mysterious old man in their village. ÔEleu and his friends embark on a journey of discovery as they head towards NanaueÕs hut to return the cloak. Finding the hut empty and the hunched old man nowhere in sight, the boys enter and find a hidden entrance to a cave that leads down towards the ocean. What they find at the bottom of the tunnel changes their lives forever. Not only do they learn the secret that has haunted NanaueÕs family, but they learn the importance of understanding and appreciating otherÕs differences and how one simple act can lead to a great friendship. Written with humor and energy, Auntie UÔi retells the classic story of the Shark Man of HŠna as it was told to her as a young child by her tŸtŸ. Local artist Roy Chang captures the curiosity and innocence of the young boys and the excitement and action of their adventure with his colorful watercolors.« less