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Hula Heritage

By Jake Maddox
Series: Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
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Hula Heritage by Jake Maddox tells the story of Kai, who has worked hard to earn his spot as captain of his school’s volleyball team. However, his world is turned upside down when his family leaves Hawaii in search of better opportunities. Kai feels like he... Read More
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After Kai's family moves from Hawai'i, he feels frustrated and disconnected after being forced to leave everything he's worked for. Can hula help build a connection to his family's traditions and his own strength?

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Hula Heritage by Jake Maddox tells the story of Kai, who has worked hard to earn his spot as captain of his school’s volleyball team. However, his world is turned upside down when his family leaves Hawaii in search of better opportunities. Kai feels like he is losing his identity and everything he’s worked for.

His family tries to help him understand that hula is a way for him to stay connected to his heritage and the legacy of their ancestors, but Kai is resistant. What will it take for him to discover the deeper connection between his family’s traditions and his own strength?

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    Hula Heritage by Jake Maddox tells the story of Kai, who has worked hard to earn his spot as captain of his school’s volleyball team. However, his world is turned upside down when his family leaves Hawaii in search of better opportunities. Kai feels like he is losing his identity and everything he’s worked for. His family tries to help...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9798875242854

Publisher: Capstone Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2026

Country: United States

Imprint: Capstone Press

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Teo Duarte

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 72

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Graphic Novels Jake Maddox Series: Jake Maddox Graphic Novels

About the Author

Who is Jake Maddox? Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three? He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers.

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