The Shark King

A standalone graphic novel from Candlewick Press, The Shark King is a warm, visually inventive story rooted in Hawaiian mythology. Originally published in 2012, it follows a young boy who embarks on a quest to meet his father, a powerful shark king, blending family bonds with oceanic wonder. The book is written and illustrated by R. Kikuo Johnson, whose lush, expressive art brings the tropical setting and magical realism to life. A compact yet resonant tale, it stands as a celebrated entry in the publisher's line of literary comics for young readers.