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Inside the Book

Black Rocks and Rainbows

Title: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS
Author: Susan C. Riford
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Genre: YA / Historical

BOOK BLURB:

The journey of a lifetime told in the audiobook BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS begins with a ship: “An enormous canoe, with great white wings like a magnificent bird.” This is the merchant schooner Triumph from New England, anchored offshore by what is now known as the Big Island of Hawaii, and in 1807, the sight of it captivates a young Hawaiian boy’s imagination and spirit of adventure. Fifteen-year-old Hiapo Opukahaia, orphaned as the result of a war between two rival island chiefs, has been contemplating his future. He dives into the sea and swims to the ship, where he is invited to stay for dinner. When the captain asks if he would like to go to America, he nods Yes.

The audiobook BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS, an historical novel for young adults, edited and narrated by actress Suzanne Ford, was written by her late mother, Susan C. Riford.  The audiobook chronicles the gripping story of Hiapo – renamed “Henry” by his fellow crewmen – whose literal and figurative journey leads to the greatest adventure of all: a hunger for knowledge which ultimately changes Hawaii forever. The title refers to the lava rocks and beautiful rainbows of the Big Island, the vision of which Henry carries with him for the rest of his life.

Working as a cabin boy, Henry does encounter true-life adventures – pirates, storms – during the ship’s year-long voyage, via the Seal Islands and China, back to its home port of New Haven, Connecticut. He also learns to read and write English, unlocking his quest for further knowledge; upon arriving in New Haven, Henry realizes he desperately wants to keep learning, but has no idea how.

Weeping one day on the steps of Yale College, he is found by a kind student, a relative of the school’s president. Taken under the president’s wing, Henry becames a scholar. He wants to translate written works from English into Hawaiian, but at the time, there is no such written Hawaiian language. So he begins to apply the principles in an American spelling book – devised by Noah Webster, of dictionary fame – to the sounds of his native tongue. In doing so, he creates the alphabet-spelling-grammar system that is the basis for the Hawaiian written language in use to this day.

Sadly, Henry dies of typhus fever in 1818 at the age of 26. He is buried in Cornwall, Connecticut, until 1993, when he makes one final journey: a group of Hawaiian residents has successfully crusaded for the return of his remains to the Big Island for permanent burial. Hiapo Opukahaia has come home.

Suzanne Ford was inspired to create the audiobook BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS originally written by her late mother, Susan Riford, a prolific author of children’s books and plays and founder of what is now known as the Rev Theatre Company in Auburn, New York. Her mother became fascinated with Henry’s story when she moved to Maui. “The novel was her final work before she died,” Ford says. “I took on the unfinished manuscript, wrote the last chapter, had a few copies printed and recorded the audiobook. The story is such a fascinating and compelling adventure, fun to listen to for anyone, but especially for young adults.”

Ford is working on an updated, illustrated book version of BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS. “It’s noteworthy that there has never been a full-length historical novel about Opukahaia, who is such a major figure in Hawaiian history and whose story carries a timeless message about the importance of education,” she observes. “Especially in this era of the dawning of deeper recognition of indigenous peoples and their heritage, this as yet unfamiliar but universal coming-of-age story is resonant and relevant to youth of any culture.”

Praise

“This adventure story is riveting from start to finish and the action keeps coming. The ending, though sad because it’s a true story, was very uplifting and inspiring. A very satisfying audiobook experience.”

-Amazon

Listen to a sample of the audiobook here:

https://www.amazon.com/Black-Rocks-Rainbows-Adventures-Opukahaia/dp/B08S58DNKW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2250DQNT6KKE5&dchild=1&keywords=black+rocks+and+rainbows&qid=1617483025&sprefix=black+rocks+and+rainbows%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1

And here:

https://soundcloud.com/user-158936241/black-rocks-and-rainbows

ORDER YOUR COPY

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Meet The Creator / Narrator

Suzanne Ford

Suzanne Ford is an actress and writer working in film, television, and theatre. She has performed in more than 100 stage productions in New York and Los Angeles, on tour and in regional theatres around the country. Her many film credits include the Duplass Brothers’ recent hit Manson Family Vacation; You, Me and Dupree and The Apparition, and she has appeared on such television shows as Grace and Frankie, Grey’s Anatomy,Criminal MindsIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Friends. She has been an advertising copywriter, has written a biography of Mel Gibson, screenplays, and cookbooks, and has ghostwritten memoirs. She and her husband live in the Hollywood Hills.

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Blog Tour Highlights 2

Monday, July 12

⭐PUYB Virtual Book Club⭐Pump Up Your Book Virtual Audiobook Tour Kick Off⭐BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS by Susan C. Riford⭐

Tuesday, July 13

Nuttin’ But Books: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS by Susan C. Riford & Narrated by Actress Suzanne Ford

Wednesday, July 14

Dear Reader, Love Author: Dear Reader, Love Suzanne Ford 

Thursday, July 15

Book Bloggin’ Princess: 🏰 Interview Featuring Suzanne Ford Narrator of BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS by Susan C. Riford 

Friday, July 16

Book Trailer at YouTube

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Monday, July 19

Black Rocks and Rainbows Blog Tour – Lisa’s Reading

Tuesday, July 20

5 Things You Should Know About The Audiobook BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS: The True Adventures of Henry Opukahaia, the Hawaiian Boy Who Changed History – Literarily Speaking

Wednesday, July 21

As the Page Turns…: 📙 YA/HISTORICAL BOOK FEATURE: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS BY SUSAN C. RIFORD

Thursday, July 22

BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOW REVIEW– Sefina Hawke’s Books

Friday, July 23

📚 10 Things You Might Not Know About BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS: The True Adventures of Henry Opukahaia, the Hawaiian Boy Who Changed History – Blogging Authors

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Monday, July 26

Audiobook Review: Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford – Bound 4 Escape

Tuesday, July 27

Book Cover Junkie: ❀New YA/Historical Alert❀: ‘Black Rocks and Rainbows’ by Susan C. Riford

Wednesday, July 28

📚 A Bookish Chat with Audiobook Narrator Suzanne Ford: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS by Susan C. Riford – The Writer’s Life eMagazine 

Thursday, July 29

Riford Susan C. -Black Rocks and Rainbows – B for Bookreview 

Friday, July 30

Book Excerpt: Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford | The Dark Phantom Review 

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Monday, August 2

The Story Behind the Book: The Story Behind Black Rocks and Rainbows by Suzanne Ford (Written by her mother, Susan C. Riford)

Tuesday, August 3

Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford – Audio Book Tour – Jazzy Book Reviews

Wednesday, August 4

I’m Shelf-ish: ⭐INTERVIEW ⭐ SUZANNE FORD⭐ NARRATOR OF AUDIOBOOK BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS: THE TRUE STORY OF HENRY OPUKAHAIA, THE HAWAIIAN BOY WHO CHANGED HISTORY⭐

Thursday, August 5

Stormy Nights Reviewing & Bloggin’: Review: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOWS AUDIOBOOK 

Friday, August 6

Tour: Black Rocks and Rainbows – Review – The Faerie Review

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Monday, August 9

Books for Books : Review: BLACK ROCKS AND RAINBOW 

Wednesday, August 11

Pump Up Your Book Tour – Black Rocks and Rainbows By Susan C. Riford | Sybrina Publishing

Book Spotlight: Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford | The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection

Thursday, August 12

A room without books is empty: Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford 

Friday, August 13

In the Spotlight: Black Rocks and Rainbows by Susan C. Riford | As The Pages Turn 

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