Call It Courage
Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people.
Relates how Mafatu, a young Polynesian boy whose name means Stout Heart, overcomes his terrible fear of the sea and proves his courage to himself and his people.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780027860306 (0027860302)
Publish date: May 1st 1940
Publisher: Macmillan
Pages no: 95
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Classics,
Academic,
School,
Survival,
Realistic Fiction,
Juvenile,
Historical Fiction,
Middle Grade
This would make a great read for summer vacation or visiting the beach :). The beautiful illustrations sprinkled throughout the book helped me visualize the many adventures Mafatu experienced on his journey away from home. Sperry's descriptive language weaved a web of illusion and drew me into the s...
Mafatu is afraid. His mother died in the sea and now he fears it. All his people know of his fear. His father is saddened by his fear.At last, Mafatu decides to face his fears. He sails off into the sea and ends up on a remote island. He must confront sharks, dangerous man-eating people, lack of foo...
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