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By: Issam Ghazzawi

Danilo and the Chocolate Hills

Pages: 88 Ratings: 5.0
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If you have not read or know anything about the legends of the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines and its tarsiers (species of small leaping primates found only on some of Southeast Asia islands, including the Philippines), then before you read even one more sentence in the book, you should know that the young Danilo, a son of a poor fisher, went along his friend Carlo on what they thought a fun trip to the Chocolate Hills in pursuit of free chocolates.

This supposedly one-day fun trip to the hills through the beautiful sea and farmland sides of the Island of Bohol, quickly turned into a few months terrible tragedy that devastated them, their families, and friends.

This storybook will take you through unusual situations, adventures, unexpected incidents, funny incidents, affinity relationships, and unexpected encounters.

This story recorded these unusual adventures. You, however, should decide whether you can possibly endure this mystical story.


Issam Ghazzawi is a distinguished professor of management at the University of La Verne. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, his Master’s in Labor and Human Resources (M.L.H.R.) from Ohio State University, and his Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Sul Ross State University. Additionally, he has more than 20 years of executive management experience and served on several organizations’ advisory boards.Over the years, he received numerous national and international academic awards. He has also received numerous communities, State of California Assembly, State of California Senate, United States Congress, and the United States Senate awards and recognitions for his service to the community. He serves on the editorial review boards of several academic journals. He started publishing children’s stories in a foreign language at the age of 17.
Customer Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
45 reviews
  • Vilma C

    As an American-born Filipino, I am happy to read this beautiful story and impressed with the cultural details that the author provided. While I do not think that the author is a Filipino, unless I am wrong, he did very good research to learn about the cultural details and traditions. A very good story that I recommend not only to young adults but to all. Sincerely, Vilma

  • Reed Galbreath

    A fantastic novel that I enjoyed immensely. Unexpected adventures and turns coupled with new learning regarding geography, animals, nature, and cultures. Way to go!

  • Aleck Barnes

    This is a good story that I enjoyed very much. It is unusual as I am an avid reader. I do recommend it to all ages, especially those over 12. I learned a few things after reading it, new words, new culture, new geography, the meaning of having a good friend, among others.

  • Jose' R.

    My sister and I love the story! I do recommend it. Very good adventure and learning about Bohol and the Chocolate Hills. Really cool!

  • Alexandre White

    I was happy to have the opportunity to read this fiction story. As the book stated, the story took me through unusual situations, adventures, unexpected incidents, funny incidents, affinity relationships, and unexpected encounters.

  • Stephen Lamos

    Love the book and love to see it as a Disney movie. It is a beautiful story!

  • Jonathan D.

    A smart story and I love it. It was a good summer reading. I look forward to following the author's future novels. Love it!

  • Ellen Mathew

    The story is simply fantastic! The description of the life of the fisherman on the island, the situations, the adventures, and the friendship were incredible. I can imagine walking toward the magnificent chocolate hills one day. While I love the story, I hope there will be a second part as the current one sadly ended with missing Danilo's buddy in the hills.

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