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Punahou Blues
by Kirby Wright

Published: 2005-05-06
Paperback : 232 pages
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What is the pivotal moment that defines the main character?
What is the main character's relationship like with his parents? Are they abusive or simply absent from his life?
What is Jeff's relationship like with his older brother Ben? How does Ben react to being held back a grade so he's in his younger brother's class?
by lajollasugar (see profile) 10/19/09

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What to Serve!
by lajollasugar (see profile) 10/19/09
Pineapple Upside Down Cake, haupia (coconut pudding), Hawaiian Punch, rice smothered in gravy, teriyaki chicken, dim sum, kalbi (Korean short ribs), shrimp tempura, white sticky rice.

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  "A Beautiful Work of Literature set in the Pacific Rim"by Nikki W. (see profile) 10/19/09

The author Kirby Wright gets a 'Thumbs Up' just for capturing the local dialect. I admire this writer because he's able to cover a lot of ground in just over 200 pages—14 years in the life of Jeff Gill,... (read more)

 
  "This is set on at the high school in Hawaii attended by BARACK OBAMA"by Kirby W. (see profile) 12/27/08

Think CATCHER IN THE RYE set in the islands. The underdog narrator has about a million challenges in this multicultural school a stone's throw from Waikiki. Great character arc that deals with the complexities... (read more)

 
  "This story did not have any capturing qualities - you wait for something to happen, and it goes nowhere."by Kathy R. (see profile) 11/27/08

This was not a favorite read. Our club used the theme to talk about high school memories - we always have a good time regardless of the book!

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