The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea

The Adventures of Kapono, the Island Boy: Lost at Sea is a fictional story filled with adventure, strong family values, bravery, pride in one’s heritage and the powerful bonds of friendship, and young love. Young readers get acquainted with 9 Hawaiian words and cultural traditions which play a big part in Hawaiian island life.

Join Kapono now, as he shows all of us how big dreams can come true when you believe in yourself and then work hard to achieve them.

Kapono, Tutu, and Kalani show us the real meaning of the islands’ Aloha Spirit.

Mike is a husband, father, and retired teacher after 20 years. He is married to wife Sunny, a teacher also, who has taught for nearly 50 years. They enjoy international travel and spending time with family and friends. They have opened their home to international students from all over the world. It is their passion to share each other’s culture and to make friends with all they meet. Mike enjoys writing fictional children’s stories that send positive messages of respect, empathy, pride in one’s heritage, and strong self-identity.Mike’s favorite quote comes from William Butler Yeats: “There are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet.”