Recipient of the 2013 Ka Palapala Po`okela

Award of Excellence in the Children's

Literature category.

Written By Austin Weaver

Illustrated by Don Robinson

A heartwarming story of a little boy and his

friendship with a coconut named Bob.  This

little boy took Bob everywhere with him . . .

until one sunny day, while sailing with the

little boy and the little boy's father, Bob was

washed overboard during a storm.  At this

point, the story is told from the view of

"Bob" the coconut.  It uncovers Bob's

journey from floating in the ocean, to

landing on the shores of a remote island

that he makes his new home.  A unique tale

that explores the possibility that all living things

have a connection.  This tale has an unexpected,

uplifting ending that will touch the heart of

all ages. 


The most unique aspect of A Coconut Named

Bob is that it was written by Austin Weaver

when he was just thirteen years old.  Now

sixteen, he is a published author and is

residing in Colorado Springs.