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by Graham Salisbury (Author), Jacqueline Rogers (Illustrator)
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.Author Biography
GRAHAM SALISBURY is the author of four Calvin Coconut books: Trouble Magnet, The Zippy Fix, Dog Heaven, and Zoo Breath, as well as several novels for older readers, including the award-winning Lord of the Deep, Blue Skin of the Sea, Under the Blood-Red Sun, Eyes of the Emperor, House of the Red Fish, and Night of the Howling Dogs. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Number of Pages: 160
Dimensions: 0.6 x 7.4 x 5.1 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: January 10, 2012
Award: Oregon Book Awards (2012)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Calvin Coconut: Hero of Hawaii
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 3
Point Value: 2
