Call It Courage

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Synopsis
Maftu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been cheated of Mafatu. So, though he was the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesians who worshipped courage, and he was named Stout Heart, he feared and avoided tha sea, till everyone branded him a coward. When he could no longer bear their taunts and jibes, he determined to conquer that fear or be conquered-- so he went off in his canoe, alone except for his little dog and pet albatross. A storm gave him his first challenge. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful beyond his own expectation. This is the story of how his courage grew and how he finally returned home. This is a legend. It happened many years ago, but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their evening fires.

Newbery Medal winner

Copyright:
1968

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
132 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781442460072
Related ISBNs:
9780689713910
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Armstrong Sperry
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Travel, Literature and Fiction
Grade Levels:
Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade, Ninth grade
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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