In "House of the Red Fish" by Graham Salisbury, the story unfolds in Hawaii, where teenage protagonist Jake and his friends embark on a summer adventure filled with surfing, danger, and self-discovery. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, they encounter the realities of life—friendship, loss, and the complexities of their cultural heritage. Balancing the thrill of catching waves with the deeper struggles within their families, Jake's journey illustrates the importance of resilience and the search for identity amidst the vibrant backdrop of island life. Through rich storytelling, Salisbury captures the essence of youth and the power of connection. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Prisoners Of the Empire, Readers Circle .

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 12 years.

There are 320 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2014 by Random House USA Inc .