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The Shark King written and illustrated by R. Kikuo Johnson is a great stepping stone for children looking to begin reading chapter books. It is a good graphic novel that discusses culture different from western American lifestyle. It would be a good graphic novel to provide as an option for emerging readers looking for a step up form longer picture books.

The Shark King uses multiple boxes per page to portray the story line. As the boy discovers more powers he takes more risks. The illustrations show him transforming into a creature with the head of a shark and the legs of a human. The Shark King is described as a toon book meaning it takes the same format as a cartoon in more of a graphic novel build.

“…but I know wherever he is, he can‘t wait to meet you.”

i like how the author grew up in hawaii. anf the story takes place in the beach.

I like this comic I think it was cute. I also like how the chapters were short and sweet. A child could take their time to read this and not rush through it because of the chapters.

This elementary-level graphic novel retells one of the Hawaiian legends of The Shark King, specifically about his ravenous son. I wish there had been more to it, specifically when the son goes to join his father, but I liked what was here.