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Sharks in the Time of Saviors
PEN/Jean Stein · 2021 · ShortlistPEN/Jean Stein · 2020 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEN/Jean Stein Book Award | 2021 | Shortlist | |
| PEN/Jean Stein Book Award | 2020 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Kawai Strong Washburn's debut novel follows a Hawaiian family whose youngest son is miraculously saved from shark-infested waters, and the ways his gift both binds and unravels them over subsequent decades. Shortlisted for the PEN/Jean Stein Award in both 2020 and 2021.
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