The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story

April 1, 1946 - an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai'i, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much - they go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one story his grandfather has yet to share and that is the reason behind their yearly pilgrimage to Laupahoehoe Point. Here, in silent remembrance, Grandfather places a flower lei atop a stone monument. It is only after his grandfather's sudden death that Kimo learns the story behind their annual visit and the reason for the sadness that has haunted his grandfather throughout the years. Evocative writing brings this tragic event from Hawaiian history to present-day reality for young readers today.Award-winning children's author Anthony D. Fredericks is a former reading specialist who now teaches at York College in York, Pennsylvania. He has authored more than 35 children's books on a variety of science, nature, and environmental topics. The Tsunami Quilt is his first book for Sleeping Bear Press. Tammy Yee grew up in Honolulu, Hawai'i, exploring tide pools and enjoying the beauty of the natural world, which provided inspiration for her future career in children's books. She lives in Windward, Oahu. Tammy also illustrated A is for Aloha: A Hawai'i Alphabet for Sleeping Bear Press.

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 05/25/2007
ISBN: 9781585363131
Pages: 1
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 11.03h x 9.24w x 0.41d

Review Citations: Booklist 06/01/2007 pg. 85
School Library Journal 11/01/2007 pg. 91
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 299 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Library Journal 06/18/2007

Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 115790 / Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story
Reading Level: 4.7 / Interest Level: Lower Grade / Point Value: 0.5