ABOUT THIS BOOK

DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along.

That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. The next hours are an amazing story of survival and the true meaning of leadership.


REVIEWS

Starred Review, Booklist, August 1, 2007:
"Salisbury weaves Hawaiian legend into the modern-day narrative to create a haunting, unusual novel that will practically booktalk itself."
—Carolyn Phelan


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Graham Salisbury is the author of several novels, among them the awardwinning Lord of the Deep, Blue Skin of the Sea, and Under the Blood-Red Sun. His most recent books are Eyes of the Emperor and House of the Red Fish. He lives in Portland, Oregon.


AWARDS

WINNER 2007 - National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA)
NOMINEE 2008 - ALA Best Books for Young Adults
WINNER 2008 - Texas Lone Star Reading List
WINNER 2007 - New York Public Library 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
WINNER 2008 - NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies
FINALIST 2008 - Oregon Book Award
NOMINEE 2009 - Hawaii Nene Award



RELATED LINKS

Click here for the NIGHT OF THE HOWLING DOGS BookTalk
Click here for Graham Salisbury’s printable Author Bio