The Tsunami Quilt: Grandfather's Story

by Anthony D. Fredericks and Tammy Yee

Book Overview

April 1, 1946 - an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawai'i, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very much - they go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one story his grandfather has yet to share and that is the reason behind their yearly pilgrimage to Laupahoehoe Point. Here, in silent remembrance,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585363138
• ISBN13: 9781585363131
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.2" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4