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Set between 1953 and 1966 on the Hawaiian islands, "Blue Skin of the Sea" chronicles the growth of Sonny, a young boy learning to balance his deep affection for his fisherman father with the demands and wonders of the surrounding sea. The narrative captures Sonny's personal development amid the cultural and natural backdrop of mid‑century Hawaii, as he confronts identity, responsibility, and the pull of a vast, ever‑present ocean.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Graham Salisbury
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