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The Shark King

R. Kikuo Johnson (2012)

SubgenreMiddle Grade Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages40 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.68/5 (576)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Identity CrisisSocial Isolation

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryCultural Heritage

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / LonerComing-of-Age ProtagonistNon-Human Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterHidden IdentityComing of AgeOutcast / LonerNon-Western Setting

Themes

IdentityBelongingDual NatureCultural HeritageAcceptanceSelf-DiscoveryHuman vs Animal Nature

Synopsis

In graphic novel format, retells the Hawaiian story of Nanaue, born of human mother and shark father, who struggles to find his place in a village of humans.

Tags

Graphic NovelHawaiian MythologyFolklore RetellingPacific Islander