* “Hurricanes, volcanoes, capsized fishing boats in shark-infested waters, cliff-diving in a dangerous ravine … are among the thrills in this excellent collection of stories. Running through them—through the storms of nature and human nature—is a reverence for the ‘most mind-boggling, most impossible universe you could ever imagine.’”
—Kirkus Reviews, Starred
“As always, Salisbury’s Hawaiian settings are evocatively and lovingly described, and he realistically captures the feelings—both universal and unique—of his island boys.”
—The Horn Book Magazine
*“The beauty of Island Boyz is that it covers a wide spectrum of situations and emotions, from the effects of war on small-town life to the irrepressible adventure of deep-sea fishing … terrific.”
—School Library Journal, Starred
*“Salisbury’s characters are fully formed, distinct but familiar, and he writes about the tropical setting with vivid, tangible details that electrify each boy’s drama.”
—Booklist, Starred