Anywhere but Paradise
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Moving from Texas to Hawaii in 1960,12-year-old Peggy Sue faces a difficult transition when she is bulled as one of the few "haole" (white) students in her school. This lyrical debut novel is perfect for Common Core classroom connections. It's 1960 and Peggy Sue has just been transplanted from Texas to Hawaii for her father's new job. Her cat, Howdy, is stuck in animal quarantine, and she's baffled by Hawaiian customs and words. Worst of all, eighth grader Kiki Kahana targets Peggy Sue because she is "haole"--white--warning her that unless she does what Kiki wants, she will be a victim on "kill "haole" day," the last day of school. Peggy Sue's home ec teacher insists that she help Kiki with her sewing project or risk failing. Life looks bleak until Peggy Sue meets Malina, whose mother gives hula lessons. But when her parents take a trip to Hilo, leaving Peggy Sue at Malina's, life takes an unexpected twist in the form of a tsunami. Peggy Sue is knocked unconscious and wakes to learn that her parents safety and whereabouts are unknown. Peggy Sue has to summon all her courage to have hope that they will return safely. "Releases simultaneously in e-book format: 978-1-60684-586-8"
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1606845853
ISBN13:9781606845851
Release Date:March 2015
Publisher:Carolrhoda Books
Length:288 Pages
Weight:0.70 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.7" x 8.3"
Age Range:9 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 4 to 7
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