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Kanani is excited to raise money to protect Hawaiian monk seals by selling shave ice at the beach, but she feels conflicted when she promised her best friend Celina that they would surf together. Although surfing seems scary, Kanani is determined to keep her promise. When Celina finds another partner, Kanani feels alone and lonely. She turns to her friendly neighbor, Tutu Lani, who helps her realize that whales arenβt the only ones who need help. While searching for a way back to Celina, Kanani discovers new inspiration in an unexpected place and uncovers her own hidden talents.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Lisa Yee
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