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Using the story of Raven and the Box of Daylight (and relating it to Sun Tzu’s equally timeless Art of War) to deepen her narration and reflection, Hayes expresses an ongoing frustration and anger at the obstacles and prejudices still facing Alaska Natives in their own land, but also recounts her own story of attending and completing college in her 50s and becoming a professor and a writer.

Pineapple Sam was only one of two children in his family born in Hawaii. His family emigrated from the Philippines to Hawaii for a better life. This story takes you on the roller coaster of emotions that brought him into the world. You are soon swept up into the true work ethic of this dedicated family and the young entrepreneur that it spawns in Pineapple Sam. He works hard and he plays hard. While his ingenuity and ability to take action is inspiring, Pineapple Sam also gets into his fair share of trouble.

Pineapple Sam does it again in his latest short novel set in Paradise on his home turf of the magical island of Kauai. He recounts tales of a long hot summer working in the pineapple fields with his friends and enjoying the cool, exciting nights as only fearless, exuberant teenagers can. Take a trip back to your teen years with this story.