Background
Salisbury was born in Philadelphia. He grew up in Hawaii and lived in Kailua, Oahu.
(Eddy Okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his h...)
Eddy Okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his hometown of Honolulu only weeks before the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. Suddenly Americans see him as the enemy—even the U.S. Army doubts the loyalty of Japanese American soldiers. Then the army sends Eddy and a small band of Japanese American soldiers on a secret mission to a small island off the coast of Mississippi. Here they are given a special job, one that only they can do. Eddy’s going to help train attack dogs. He’s going to be the bait.
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(Calvin's mom says his new dog Streak smells bad. Especia...)
Calvin's mom says his new dog Streak smells bad. Especially her breath. Calvin's convinced that Streak's stink is a good one, but he's worried. If he doesn't solve Streak's problem soon, mom might make him give his beloved new dog back to the shelter. So when his teacher assigns his students a discovery project, Calvin decides to discover the worst stinks—and find a solution to Streak's bad breath.
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(DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot...)
DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot below the volcano on the Big Island of Hawaii. The only thing wrong with the weekend on a beautiful, peaceful beach is Louie, a tough older boy. Louie and Dylan just can't get along. That night an earthquake rocks the camp, and then a wave rushes in, sweeping everyone and everything before it. Dylan and Louie must team up on a dangerous rescue mission. The next hours are an amazing story of survival and the true meaning of leadership. From the Hardcover edition.
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(1943, one year after the end of "Under the Blood-Red Sun,...)
1943, one year after the end of "Under the Blood-Red Sun," Tomi s Papa and Grandpa are still under arrest, and the paradise of Hawaii now lives in fear waiting for another attack, while trying to recover from Pearl Harbor. As a Japanese American, Tomi and his family have new enemies everywhere, vigilantes who suspect all Japanese. Tomi finds hope in his goal of raising Papa s fishing boat, sunk in the canal by the Army on the day of the attack. To Tomi, raising Papa s boat is a sign of faith that Papa and Grandpa will return. It s an impossible task, but Tomi is determined. For just as he now has new enemies, his struggle to raise the boat brings unexpected allies and friends."
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(Calvin Coconut's fourth-grade class meets Benni Obi, a we...)
Calvin Coconut's fourth-grade class meets Benni Obi, a weird and likable new kid. Benny brags about knowing kung fu, eats worms, crickets, and chocolate-covered scorpions, and says all the wrong things to bully Tito. Uh-oh. Meanwhile, neighborhood kids and pets clear the road—Calvin's babysitter Stella is learning how to drive. She's got a lead foot. Readers will enjoy the humor in Kung Fooey as Calvin's smarts and courage help him learn something new about standing up for friends, and facing a bully.
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(Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ...)
Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. The river next to Calvin's house rises high. When Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of. From the Hardcover edition.
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(Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were...)
Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were born in Japan, and came to America to escape poverty. World War II seems far away from Tomi and his friends, who are too busy playing ball on their eighth-grade team, the Rats. But then Pearl Harbor is attacked by the Japanese, and the United States declares war on Japan. Japanese men are rounded up, and Tomi’s father and grandfather are arrested. It’s a terrifying time to be Japanese in America. But one thing doesn’t change: the loyalty of Tomi’s buddies, the Rats.
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(There are zombies at Kailua beach!! Well, kind of. Fourth...)
There are zombies at Kailua beach!! Well, kind of. Fourth-grader Calvin Coconut and his friends have been recruited by Benny Obi (the boy from Kung Fooey who liked to tell crazy stories and ate bugs) to be extras in his uncle's movie: Zombie Zoomba! And who ends up with an actual part? Calvin's babysitter, Stella.
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(1943, one year after the end of Under the Blood-Red Sun, ...)
1943, one year after the end of Under the Blood-Red Sun, Tomi’s Papa and Grandpa are still under arrest, and the paradise of Hawaii now lives in fear—waiting for another attack, while trying to recover from Pearl Harbor. As a Japanese American, Tomi and his family have new enemies everywhere, vigilantes who suspect all Japanese. Tomi finds hope in his goal of raising Papa’s fishing boat, sunk in the canal by the Army on the day of the attack. To Tomi, raising Papa’s boat is a sign of faith that Papa and Grandpa will return. It’s an impossible task, but Tomi is determined. For just as he now has new enemies, his struggle to raise the boat brings unexpected allies and friends.
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(Sixth grader "Boy" Regis loves his family, their Hawaiian...)
Sixth grader "Boy" Regis loves his family, their Hawaiian village, and the sea. But he's terrified of the wild dogs that lurk in the jungle along his paper route. His older brother Damon calls him "Sissyboy," and jumps into the middle of Boy's own battles at school. "Fight or die," Damon says, and "How can you be my brother?" Boy is no sissy, and he's determined to face the jungle dogs. If he can do that, he can find a way to show Damon: You don't always have to fight to win a battle. From the Hardcover edition.
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(A humorous chapter book about a fourth-grade boy, full of...)
A humorous chapter book about a fourth-grade boy, full of the fun of growing up in Hawaii. Calvin Coconut lives near the beach in Kailua, Hawaii, with his mom and his little sister. All his friends live there, too. Mom says: "You're the man of the house, Cal." Which means: Be responsible. Calvin tries, but fun—and trouble—follows him wherever he goes, even in the classroom, also known as Mr. Purdy's Fourth-Grade Boot Camp. And how can he be the man of the house after teenage Stella-from-Texas arrives to be the live-in babysitter and steps all over Calvin's turf? Award-winning author Graham Salisbury welcomes younger readers to a lively new series with great illustrations by Jacqueline Rogers.
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(“A gripping saga of wartime survival.” —Kirkus Reviews, S...)
“A gripping saga of wartime survival.” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred Based on a true story, this World War II novel by Scott O’Dell Award winner Graham Salisbury tells how Zenji, 17, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese. Zenji Watanabe was born in Hawaii. He’s an American, but the Japanese wouldn’t know it by the look of him. And that’s exactly what the US government is counting on. Because he speaks both English and Japanese perfectly, the army recruits Zenji for a top-secret mission to spy on the Japanese. If they discover his true identity, he’ll be treated as a traitor and executed on the spot. As World War II boils over in the Pacific, Zenji is caught behind enemy lines. But even though his Japanese heritage is his death warrant, it’s also his key to outwitting the enemy and finding the strength to face the terrors of battle, the savagery of the jungle, and the unspeakable cruelty of war. The riveting Hunt for the Bamboo Rat is based on a true story and follows in the path of author Graham Salisbury’s other highly acclaimed Prisoners of the Empire titles, which began with the award-winning Under the Blood-Red Sun. "Salisbury has once again crafted a fine novel, based on an actual person, about first-generation Americans of Japanese descent and the clash of culture and national identity that World War II accentuated. . . . The story will leave readers spellbound." —Kirkus Reviews, Starred "Fast-paced and compelling, this title will be enjoyed by voracious and reluctant readers." —SLJ "The history is fascinating, and Zenji is a fictional hero readers will long remember." —The Horn Book From the Hardcover edition.
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(Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ...)
Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ever for his sister Darci's birthday party. But a huge tropical storm hits the islands and threatens everything. It rains and rains. And rains. The river next to Calvin's house rises high. When Calvin's friend Willy falls into the raging water, Calvin grabs his skiff to save him. As Willy is swept into the bay, Calvin struggles in the wild waves. What happens next shows Calvin what heroes are made of. "From the Hardcover edition."
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(A gripping saga of wartime survival. "Kirkus Reviews," St...)
A gripping saga of wartime survival. "Kirkus Reviews," Starred Based on a true story, this World War II novel by Scott O Dell Award winner Graham Salisbury tells how Zenji, 17, is sent from Hawaii to the Philippines to spy on the Japanese. Zenji Watanabe was born in Hawaii. He s an American, but the Japanese wouldn t know it by the look of him. And that s exactly what the US government is counting on. Because he speaks both English and Japanese perfectly, the army recruits Zenji for a top-secret mission to spy on the Japanese. If they discover his true identity, he ll be treated as a traitor and executed on the spot. As World War II boils over in the Pacific, Zenji is caught behind enemy lines. But even though his Japanese heritage is his death warrant, it s also his key to outwitting the enemy and finding the strength to face the terrors of battle, the savagery of the jungle, and the unspeakable cruelty of war. The riveting "Hunt for the Bamboo Rat "is based on a true story and follows in the path of author Graham Salisbury s other highly acclaimed Prisoners of the Empire titles, which began with the award-winning"Under the Blood-Red Sun." "Salisbury has once again crafted a fine novel, based on an actual person, about first-generation Americans of Japanese descent and the clash of culture and national identity that World War II accentuated. . . . The story will leave readers spellbound." "Kirkus Reviews, "Starred "Fast-paced and compelling, this title will be enjoyed by voracious and reluctant readers." "SLJ" "The history is fascinating, and Zenji is a fictional hero readers will long remember." "The Horn Book" "From the Hardcover edition.""
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FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Nine-year-old Calvin catches the attention of the school bully on the day before he starts fourth grade, while at home, the unfriendly, fifteen-year-old daughter of his mother's best friend has taken over his room.
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(Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! ...)
Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! Stella from Texas is now officially a member of the Coconut household. As if getting a bossy babysitter isn’t bad enough for Calvin, Stella teases him mercilessly. What’s a nine-year-old boy to do? Calvin decides to “fix” her, and he dumps his neighbor’s cat Zippy on Stella’s bed, knowing she’s allergic. But when Stella breaks out in hives and misses her first big date, Calvin realizes his “zippy fix” went too far. He’s got to make it up to her, and decides to give her a birthday present. But he has no money. Along with the help of his loyal friends and little sister, Darci, Calvin works hard, and comes up with enough cash to give Stella the best birthday gift ever. Graham Salisbury’s voice perfectly captures the inner workings of Calvin’s mind, and Jacqueline Rogers’ delightful pictures add zest and humor to The Zippy Fix. From the Hardcover edition.
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(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Calvin tries to ea...)
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Calvin tries to earn money to buy Stella, the babysitter, a present for her sixteenth birthday because he feels guilty for taking advantage of her allergy to cats.
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(Calvin and his mom's boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends...)
Calvin and his mom's boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends. When Ledward wins plane tickets, he invites Calvin to fly to Hawaii, the Big Island, for a day, and go deep-sea fishing. Wow! Calvin's never been on a plane, or any boat but his skiff. What a day—Calvin catches his first big fish, an ono. But that's nothing compared to what happens when Ledward hooks a huge and very angry marlin that charges the boat! Fishing with Ledward opens Calvin's eyes to adventure and to important ideas about respecting nature.
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(Calvin's dad is a famous pop singer, and he's going to be...)
Calvin's dad is a famous pop singer, and he's going to be in a concert on the island! Everyone wants to go. Dad gave Calvin's mom 10 tickets, and Calvin has to decide who gets the last ticket: teacher's pet Shayla, who has a crush on him (ick!) or Tito the bully? But much more important: Calvin hasn't seen his dad in four years. And he's never met Dad's new wife. Will Dad still like Calvin now?
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(What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can y...)
What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can you persuade someone to give it to you? That's the subject of a fourth-grade writing assignment. Calvin wants a dog! He reads what he's written to his mom to see just how persuasive he can be. No way, Mom says: Calvin is too irresponsible to care for a pet. Luckily, Mom's boyfriend, Ledward, is on Calvin's side. He takes Calvin to a place he calls dog heaven. There Calvin meets the dog of his dreams—Streak. Now Calvin's got to convince Mom he's dog-responsible, because he and Streak belong together!
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composer novelist singer writer songwriter
Salisbury was born in Philadelphia. He grew up in Hawaii and lived in Kailua, Oahu.
Later he attended Hawaii Preparatory Academy in Kamuela, Hawaii. Though several singles were released and an album was completed, the financial failure of the label contributed to the commercial failure of the singles and caused the album to remain unreleased for over 30 years.
His best known work is Under the Blood Red Sun, a historical novel that features a Japanese-American boy and his family during World World War World War II Under the name Sandy Salisbury he was a popular musician in the late 1960s, notably with The Millennium. Salisbury was a songwriter and musician in the late 1960s, and is best known for his association with Curt Boettcher. He performed on many hit recordings from bands such as The Association, Paul Revere and The Raiders, Tommy Roe and many others
On The Millennium"s only album, Begin, he played guitar, sung and contributed 1 self-penned song, 5 Master of Arts
In 1975-1976, "Sandy" was in Bergamo, Italy studying Montessori Elementary education.
At the final exam, he became nervous over a question and the examiner asked him what he"d rather do. Not thinking that a different question/demonstration was being offered him, he responded he"d rather be playing his guitar.
In the early 2000s, compilations of his work started appearing, including the release of his late 1960s solo album. Salisbury worked several jobs before writing children"s fiction (under his given name).
He lives with his family in Lake Oswego, Oregon.
(1943, one year after the end of "Under the Blood-Red Sun,...)
(1943, one year after the end of Under the Blood-Red Sun, ...)
(What do you want so badly that you can taste it—and can y...)
(Calvin Coconut needs to fix things with Stella—and fast! ...)
(Eddy Okubo lies about his age and joins the army in his h...)
(Calvin's dad is a famous pop singer, and he's going to be...)
(DYLAN'S SCOUT TROOP goes camping in Halape, a remote spot...)
(Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ...)
(Hawaii boy Calvin Coconut has come up with the best idea ...)
(A humorous chapter book about a fourth-grade boy, full of...)
(Calvin Coconut's fourth-grade class meets Benni Obi, a we...)
(Sixth grader "Boy" Regis loves his family, their Hawaiian...)
(Calvin and his mom's boyfriend, Ledward, are good friends...)
(There are zombies at Kailua beach!! Well, kind of. Fourth...)
(Calvin's mom says his new dog Streak smells bad. Especia...)
(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Nine-year-old Calv...)
(FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Calvin tries to ea...)
(“A gripping saga of wartime survival.” —Kirkus Reviews, S...)
(A gripping saga of wartime survival. "Kirkus Reviews," St...)
(Set of 4 guided reading books. Includes reading group dis...)
(Tomi was born in Hawaii. His grandfather and parents were...)
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He was a member of Boettcher"s groups The Millennium and The Ballroom (whose 1966 album remained unreleased until 2001), before attempting a solo career of his own, with Boettcher producing, on Gary Usher"s Together Records label.