Product Description

A COOL GIFT for the TEEN in your life ..."KeALOHA - The KEEPER" by Emel Kay. ~ "An action-packed, vivid submersion into Hawaiian mythology, perfect for action/fantasy lovers, particularly those craving a refreshing thrill!" ~ "Using reader immersion in lieu of traditional storytelling, Emel Kay has literally stuffed a live, screaming movie between the covers of her first novel. Fast-paced, compelling, and bursting with life, "KeAloha - The Keeper" goes beyond any other publication of Hawaiian mythology, penning knowledge and customs which were previously conveyed only through stories chanted amongst the Hawaiian people. And to sweeten the pot for her young readers, Emel Kay delivers an unforgettable 360-degree twist at the end of her delightful, heartwarming tale." -- KeALOHA ~ The KEEPER: Neglected by a mysteriously dysfunctional family, a young girl with a great destiny is hurled into the dark, exciting world of Hawaii's gods.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3400413 in Books
• Published on: 2005-03-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 376 pages

From the Inside Flap
Parental Note: This novel is based on true Hawaiian rituals and beliefs. Therefore, some sections may require parental guidance for children under the age of ten.

About the Author
Emel Kay is a native Hawaiian who was schooled in both Germany and Hawaii. A virtual reality software engineer and an accomplished hula dancer, she now lives in La Jolla, California with her husband and their two children. Firmly believing that children are the light of our future, Ms. Kay actively supports local children's charities and Hawaiian-based educational scholarship programs.

Excerpted from KeAloha ~ The Keeper by Emel Kay. Copyright © 2005. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
Book preview (Chapters 1 & 2) available at http : // kealoha-hi.tripod.com

Customer Reviews

"KeAloha ~ The Keeper" is BOUND to be a BESTSELLER!
This story is a ROLLERCOASTER RIDE, jam-packed into a book full of endless action, unforgettable characters and pure, Hawaiian wisdom. Totally THRILLING to read, I would recommend this book to everyone! But watch out, because at the end, there's a full on, 360 degree twist!

Entertaining from cover to cover!
This book is the most entertaining book I've purchased in a long time! It's fast, exciting, thought-provoking and just a lot of fun to read! I got it for the plane ride to Maui and ended up having to share it with my wife after the Hawaiian glossary at the beginning caught her eye, she insisted on reading it with me. Which turned out to be pretty cool to have her try to guess what was gonna happen before me. (Neither of us guessed any of the twists, but it was fun to try.) Then our 3 teenage kids fought over the book the rest of the trip! Really the best $20 bucks I've ever spent! Only problem is, now the whole family wants me to take them to the Big Island ! (where the story takes place)

A MUST READ for ANYONE who loves HAWAII !
Emel Kay is absolutely burning with talent! Using her virtual reality, game programming expertise and a highly original writing style, she has done what no author has done before: Literally submerse her reader into a compelling, exciting, action-packed movie! And to make things even better, Emel Kay is so well versed in Hawaiian knowledge and customs that she was able to convey secret knowledge that even I, a native Hawaiian, did not know! This is the ONLY ORIGINAL piece of Hawaiian mythology that I have ever read, and without a doubt, it will leave all its readers with a fresh, Hawaiian perspective on life!