I liked this book WAY more then Aloha Kanani. It was probably my most favorite American Girl Book of all time. One thing I didn't really like that much, is that there was WAY too much drama that kind of got in the way of the story. I really enjoyed the book, don't get me wrong, but I was just not really liking the drama altogether. Overall, I LOVED this book! please, whenever you can PICK UP THIS BOOK! (:(and Aloha Kanani) Kanani has a well known struggle regarding friendship. Kanani and her best friend Celina love each other and enjoy doing things together but they also have different interests. Kanani wants to protect the monk seal and Celina is passionate about surfing. Kanani feels replaced and unsupported when Celina starts surfing with Jo instead of helping her raise money for posters that would tell people how they can protect the monk seals. While Kanani works through her lonely feelings she gains wisdom from her older neighbors while helping them with their needs. Tutu Lani's honu story is a reflective story to be cherished. Kanani wandered through the Waipuna Arts and Crafts Festival reminiscing of time spent with Celina at past events. Her lonliness begins to disolve after she finds her own honu in the form of a surfer (Jo). The true American Girl stories at the end of the book are truly inspirational. Whether one continues an extension of their helping hands or finds one's own mission they are another version of Tutu Lani's honu.
Do You like book Good Job Kanani (2011)?
Good little story to teach a little about performing service projects.
—SusanB
