Description:
Set in contemporary Hawaii and told from an indigenous perspective, ONE TRUTH, NO LIE, explores themes of defining family, destiny vs. self-determination, adoption, being different, and learning to turn weaknesses into strengths.
Brief description:
LEHUA PARKER writes Pacific literature stories for kids and adults that explore the intersections of Hawaii's past, present, and future. Her published works include the Niuhi Shark Saga trilogy, Lauele Universe Stories, and Fairy Tale Ink Serials, as well as plays, poetry, short stories, and essays.
One Boy, No Water, Niuhi Shark Saga #1, was a 2017 Hawaii Children's Choice Nene Award Nominee.
As an author, editor, and educator trained in literary criticism and advocate of indigenous cultural narratives, Lehua is a frequent presenter at conferences, symposiums, and schools. Her hands-on workshops and presentations for kids and adults are offered through the Lehua Writing Academy.
Originally from Hawaii and a Kamehameha Schools graduate, Lehua now lives in exile in the Rocky Mountains. During the snowy winters, she dreams of the beach.
Connect with her at www.LehuaParker.com.
Review Quotes:
"...the perfect conclusion to the whole story and one that will stay in your head for days, making you think about your own life, the choices you make, and the importance of having a loving ohana (family)." -Tales From Pasifika
"...Original, magic, true, funny, and hard to put down." --Sue Cowling, award-winning author of You Will Call Me Drog and My Dog has Flies: Poetry for Hawai'i's Kids
"Parker does an amazing job of weaving the mystery of who and what Zader is throughout the story. Even more outstanding is her ability to infuse other mythologies into the action, which only serve to
heighten the secrecy surrounding Zader. The truth will boggle the mind."--Ann Marie Meyers, author of Up in the Air
"Lehua Parker's books are simply delightful. So intriguing and well-written, you can't help but turn pages to see how these legends come-to-life will affect Zader and his family." -L.K. Hill, The Botanist
"A trip to Hawai'i for the price of a novel." -Eric Bishop, The Samaritan's Pistol