One Truth, No Lie

by Lehua Parker

Overview

Everything you thought you knew about Zader is a lie.

Kalei, the Man with Too Many Teeth, gave me an ultimatum: Bite Jay or watch as Kalei murders everyone I love. Kalei will do it. I have no doubt.

Jay's anger is white-hot. If I take his leg, he'll never surf again. He's my brother, but he'll hunt me down and kill me for this. He won't forgive me.

Either way, I end up alone.

No matter what they say, I'm not Niuhi. I'm a Westin. I'm a kid, not a shark. I can't live without Jay, Char Siu, Uncle Kahana, or 'Ilima. Just me and my psycho sister Maka roaming the seas forever? No thanks.

There's got to be more to my life than this. I refuse to believe that I'm a monster and a pawn in someone's cosmic game.

I'm making my own rules now.

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One Truth, No Lie is Book 3 in the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy. Told from an indigenous perspective and set in a contemporary Hawaiian world where all the Hawaiian myths and legends are real, the series explores belonging, adoption, being different, bullying, defining family, destiny vs. self-determination, and learning to turn weaknesses into strengths.

Through the series, Zader discovers he's not really a boy allergic to water; he's something much more special, dangerous, and powerful. His adoptive brother Jay discovers what happens when the golden surfing star falls from his pedestal and has to choose to make the long climb back from serious injury. It's the ties that bind and support the brothers that allow them to create their own destinies.

As typical local islanders, characters use common Hawaiian and Pidgin words and phrases. The meaning is usually clear from the context, but there is also a Hawaiian & Pidgin Glossary for additional support. Each chapter begins with a related island word or phrase and its definitions. A Discussion Guide for book club or classroom use is included. Free additional classroom support materials are available on www.NiuhiSharkSaga.com.

One Boy, No Water, Book 1 in the Niuhi Shark Saga, was a 2017 Nene Award Nominee. The Nene Award is Hawaii's Children's Choice Book Award recognizing outstanding literary works.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781949429077
Publisher:	Makena Press
Publication date:	07/09/2019
Series:	Niuhi Shark Saga , #3
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	264
Sales rank:	1,007,361
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.01(h) x 0.66(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

LEHUA PARKER writes Pacific literature stories for kids and adults that explore the intersections of Hawaii's past, present, and future. Her published works include the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy, Lauele Universe Stories, and Fairy Tale Ink Serials, as well as plays, poetry, short stories, and essays.

One Boy, No Water, Niuhi Shark Saga #1, was a 2017 Hawaii Children's Choice Nene Award Nominee.

As an author, editor, and educator trained in literary criticism and advocate of indigenous cultural narratives, Lehua is a frequent presenter at conferences, symposiums, and schools. Her hands-on workshops and presentations for kids and adults are offered through the Lehua Writing Academy.

Originally from Hawaii and a Kamehameha Schools graduate, Lehua now lives in exile in the Rocky Mountains. During the snowy winters, she dreams of the beach.

Connect with her at www.LehuaParker.com.

Table of Contents

The Lauele Universe viii
A Note About Language ix
1. Maka 1
2. Beached 5
3. Awakening 10
4. Consequences 16
5. Secrets 22
6. Bus Ride 27
7. Marked 30
8. Flirting 34
9. Shark Mother 37
10. Hospital Visit 43
11. Piko Point 48
12. Transformation 52
13. Shark Bait 56
14. Shark Bite 60
15. Top Story 63
16. Perspective 66
17. Hohonukai 71
18. 2 A.M 77
19. Pop 80
20. Walking Blind 85
21. Sentence 90
22. Awake 97
23. Aunty Ake 100
24. Bus Stop 104
25. Field Trip 108
26. Confrontation 114
27. Resolve 120
28. Sharkiller Doomsday 125
29. Na Koa Warriors 131
30. Heartbreak 136
31. Moonscape 141
32. Guerrilla Art 146
33. Workout 150
34. Sophomore Spring Break 156
35. Poseidon’s Beard 160
36. Catching Up 164
37. Makule 170
38. Connections 175
39. Temptation 181
40. Sisterly Love Niuhi-Style 183
41. ‘Ilima 188
42. To Catch a Wave 191
43. The Letter of the Law 195
44. Cresting 199
45. Deep Healing 203
46. Radio Silence 207
47. For Sale 209
48. Monster 213
49. Truth 217
50. Maka’s Purpose 222
51. Lauele Town 225
52. The End is Another Beginning 232
Glossary 236
Discussion Guide 246
Acknowledgments 248
About Lehua Parker 249
Also by Lehua Parker 250

Editorial Reviews

“…the perfect conclusion to the whole story and one that will stay in your head for days, making you think about your own life, the choices you make, and the importance of having a loving ohana (family).” –Tales From Pasifika

“…Original, magic, true, funny, and hard to put down.” —Sue Cowling, award-winning author of You Will Call Me Drog and My Dog has Flies: Poetry for Hawai'i’s Kids

“Parker does an amazing job of weaving the mystery of who and what Zader is throughout the story. Even more outstanding is her ability to infuse other mythologies into the action, which only serve to heighten the secrecy surrounding Zader. The truth will boggle the mind.”—Ann Marie Meyers, author of Up in the Air

“Lehua Parker's books are simply delightful. So intriguing and well-written, you can't help but turn pages to see how these legends come-to-life will affect Zader and his family.” –L.K. Hill, The Botanist

“A trip to Hawai'i for the price of a novel.” –Eric Bishop, The Samaritan’s Pistol

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