Awards
2012 Oregon Book Award for Children's Literature
Synopses & Reviews
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.
About the Author
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.
From the Hardcover edition.