honolulu

"Nanea Mitchell may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to 'dip her paddle in' and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility, the unthinkable happens: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor--the naval base where her father works--and America is at war! Now Nanea must cope with missing friends and familiy members, rumors of additional attacks, and drastic changes to her island way of life."--Back cover.

Twelve-year-old Rosie and her brother face homelessness in Honolulu when their parents, Americans of German descent, are interrogated and imprisoned as suspected spies after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Includes historical notes.

The story of a thirteen-year-old runaway who turns up at the home of her eccentric aunt in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Joseph Tsujimoto, an English teacher at Punahou School in Hawaii, discusses his teaching techniques, describing his classroom interactions with his students, and including writing assignments, exercises, a few adult examples, and many student writings collected throughout his career.