Clairboyance

Name: Clairboyance
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kristiana Kahakauwila
ISBN: 9780063045385

Author: Kristiana Kahakauwila

Narrator: Jolene Kim

Unabridged: 6 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/14/2024

Categories: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Asian/Pacific American Honor for Children's LiteratureA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionPerfect for fans of Debbi Michiko Florence and Lisa Greenwald, Clairboyance’s heartfelt and sweet coming of age story with a touch of magic follows Clara as her life is turned upside down when she discovers that she has boy-specific ESP abilities.After accidentally wishing on a family heirloom to hear what boys are thinking, Clara wakes up the next day able to do just that. Every idea, every worry, every generous or petty thought crossing their minds—somehow, they now form a chorus of voices in hers.But why couldn’t her newfound powers have arrived sooner? Then, maybe, she could have stopped her ex–best friend Leo from betraying her and ditching her for the more popular kids. At least her dad is open to the idea of moving her off O‘ahu and out to Arizona to be with him.If Clara can use what she hears to solve her problems, then her powers might just be able to make up for lost time—but instead, she ends up making a bigger mess of everything. While scrambling to fix her mistakes, Clara must question old friendships, enter into new ones, and try to figure out what makes a home, and if she is willing to leave hers behind.

About Kristiana Kahakauwila

Kristiana Kahakauwila is an Asian/Pacific American Awards for Children's Literature honor-winning writer of kanaka maoli (Native Hawaiian), Norwegian, and German descent. An associate professor at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, she teaches creative writing both there and at the Institute of American Indian Arts. In her free time, she enjoys running, surfing, and spending time with her ‘ohana. Clairboyance is her first book for young readers.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Bookishrealm on June 30, 2024

Clairboyance is a book that I've been excited to read since it was officially announced. There aren't a lot of middle grade books that take place in Hawaii from Native Hawaiian authors. It was great to be able to add this to my running list. CW: discussion of divorce, health issues experience by fam......more

Goodreads review by Hoover Public Library on September 03, 2024

"Kahakauwila crafts a love letter to Hawaiian culture, identity, and landscape and captures the uncertainty and confusion of navigating middle school, fashioning a heartfelt debut that emits positivity, optimism, and warm vibes." [Publishers Weekly]......more

Goodreads review by Malia on May 28, 2024

LOVED: - This story is all about perspectives. Claire needs to understand the perspectives of her Tutu, her dad, her former bestie, her current friend, and her classmates. - ALL THE HAWAIIAN REFERENCES!! LIKED: - The magical realism abilities! Sometimes they were confusing, but I loved that they were ge......more

Goodreads review by Kate on August 07, 2024

learned a lot about native Hawaiian culture. all the same, kind of predictable......more

Goodreads review by T.J. on August 31, 2024

"Clairboyance" is a really sweet middle grade novel about friendships and family that managed to feel fresh to me even though it includes many of the typical themes and tropes of contemporary middle grade fiction, like bullying and struggles with identity. The unique setting and Clara's unconvention......more