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Thursday, August 30, 2012

R is for Rain . . .

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Yes!! It does Rain in Hawaii—nearly every day. But the rain in Hawaii comes usually as a quick tropical downpour. It’s wet, but warm, and seems to vanish as quickly as it appeared. Depending on which island and which side of the island you’re on, Rain can be light or heavy during the year, and there are definite rainy seasons. My favorite experience was hearing the rain blow through at night while I was in bed. The next day, then entire area was refreshed—and the sun was shining. Ahhh . . . what great memories!

Here’s one other “stormy” word—Rivers. That’s the last name of Carly, the kid’s dreaded enemy. So, how does she end up with Leilani’s treasured surfboard? Oh my—those little twists and turns of life! Experience them with Leilani, Maile, Sam and Kimo when you read Pineapples in Peril.

Blog Tour Continues!! Tomorrow, Friday, August 31, please visit Sharon Srock's Blog for the next review/interview about Pineapples in Peril!

Come back again on Monday as I go through the alphabet, giving you little snippets of words from Pineapples in Peril (Book 1 of The Hawaiian Island Detective Club.) It’s the ABCs OF THE HIDC!—until the release date for Pineapples on October 2, 2012.

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

Cheryl
The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
RELEASES OCTOBER 2, 2012
Available NOW for Pre-Order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble



Monday, August 27, 2012

Q is for Questions . . .

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Ever had a younger sibling or a child/grandchild who drives you crazy with a b’zillion Questions? That’s what Kimo constantly does to Leilani.

Kimo wants desperately to be part of The Hawaiian Island Detective Club. He bothers her and tells her why she needs him as part of the team—because he’s a really, really good detective and knows lots of stuff!

Will Leilani ever give Kimo a shot? And what happens when Kimo discovers something about Leilani and threatens to tell their mom? Hmm . . . bet this sounds familiar to those of you with siblings. Me too—I have younger brothers!

Blog Tour Continues!! On Thursday, I'll let you know where to go on Friday, August 31, for the next review/interview about Pineapples in Peril!

I hope to see you again on Mondays and Thursdays as I continue through the alphabet, giving you little snippets of words from Pineapples in Peril (Book 1 of The Hawaiian Island Detective Club.) It’s the ABCs OF THE HIDC!—until the release date for Pineapples on October 2, 2012.

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

Cheryl
The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
RELEASES OCTOBER 2, 2012
Available NOW for Pre-Order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble


Thursday, August 23, 2012

P is for Pineapples . . .

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in Peril! Of course! What better P words could there possibly be?

How about Plantation. The Pineapples that are in Peril are growing in the Tong Plantation. Someone is vandalizing—smashing, gashing, cutting and destroying plants. Leilani and her friends make it their mission to find out who’s doing it and why.

Did you know that it takes 18 months for a Pineapple to grow to maturity? That’s why the destruction has such a negative impact on the Plantation.

Another great P word is Pidgin. No, I’m not talking about a bird, but about the type of local English used by Hawaiians, especially when hanging out with friends. Kainoa uses Pidgin fairly regularly and you’ll have fun reading what he says and then figuring out what he’s talking about by Leilani or Maile’s response to him.

You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to the islands!

Blog Tour Begins!! Stay tuned and I'll let you know when and where to read the next review/interview about Pineapples in Peril!

Don’t forget to come back every Monday and Thursday as I go through the alphabet, giving you little snippets of words from Pineapples in Peril (Book 1 of The Hawaiian Island Detective Club.) It’s the ABCs OF THE HIDC!—until the release date for Pineapples on October 2, 2012.

Aloha, and Mahalo for visiting!

Cheryl
The Hawaiian Island Detective Club
Book One—Pineapples in Peril
RELEASES OCTOBER 2, 2012
Available NOW for Pre-Order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble