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Isle Pages

New releases from
Hawaii authors

"The Legend of Kalikimaka" By Eleykaa Tahleh and Rob Westerman (Gold Boy Music & Publishing, price unknown)

Santa convinces Hawaiian demi-god Maui to help him spread holiday cheer in the islands, since they're so far from the the North Pole. A colorful diversion with vibrant art by Tahleh and based on Westerman's poppy music.

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"In the Name of the Boss Upstairs, the Father Ray Brennan Story" By Jerry Hopkins (Thomas J. Vincent Foundation, $15)

Hawaii ex-pat writer Hopkins has expanded his horizons with this fundraising bio about the gruff priest who founded the famous Pattaya Orphanage in Thailand. Although authorized by Brennan's family, no punches were pulled, including an untrue allegation of pedophilia. A true-life inspiration.