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ISBN 10: 1797223011
ISBN 13: 9781797223018
Author: Yiling Changues
A woman falls in love with the king of the sharks. Two powerful sorcerers compete in a battle of magical wits. The king of Maui’s fastest messenger races to bring a young woman back from the dead. In these traditional tales, the borders blur between life and death, reality and magic, and land and sea.
This volume includes legends from Hawai’i, New Zealand, Tahiti, and Samoa, showcasing the rich narrative tradition of the Polynesian islands. You’ll encounter awe-inspiring warriors, tricky magicians, and fearsome creatures of the deep. Each tale is paired with evocative contemporary art, creating a special illustrated edition to read, share, and treasure across generations.
POPULAR SERIES: The Tales series gives new life to traditional stories. Celebrating the richness of folklore around the world, and featuring the work of beloved contemporary illustrators, these books are treasured by adults and teens alike.
TALES THAT TRANSPORT YOU: These folktales are deeply rooted in the landscape of the Polynesian islands. Dramatic mountain peaks, secluded valleys, and mesmerizing ocean vistas offer striking settings for timeless stories of magic.
GORGEOUS SPECIAL EDITION: With a mesmerizing full-page illustration for each story, as well as creamy paper, a ribbon page marker, and a handsome hardcover design, this edition is perfect for gifting and display.
Table of Contents:
- Tricksters
- The Legend of Paihe Otuu
- The Art of Netting Learned by Kahukura from the Fairies
- The Two Sorcerers
- The Legend of Rata: His Adventures with the Enchanted Tree and Revenge of His Father’s Murder
- Creatures of Earth and Sea
- The Great Battle between the Fish Tribes and Man; How Fish Gained Their Peculiar Forms
- The Shark-Man, Nanaue
- The Story of Pili and Sina
- The Legend of Ruanui
- Life and Death
- Ahuula: A Legend of Kanikaniaula and the First Feather Cloak
- Kalelealuaka
- The Origin of the Name of Punaauia
- Kaala, the Flower of Lanai: A Story of the Spouting Cave of Palikaholo
- Family
- Tigilau
- The Story of the Earth
- Tunohopu’s Cave: A Tale of Old Rotorua
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