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Call It Courage

by Armstrong Sperry

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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.

Synopsis:

A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a Polynesian race who worship courage, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward. "Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity that appeal to a wide range in age, and it is beautifully told".--New York Times Book Review. Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book.

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About the Author

Armstrong Sperry (1897-1976) is the author of many books for young readers, including Call It Courage, All Sail Set, Lost Lagoon, and Hull-Down for Action.

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Product Details

ISBN:

9780027860306

Author:

Sperry, Armstrong

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Location:

New York :

Subject:

Classics

Subject:

Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings

Subject:

Social Situations - Death & Dying

Subject:

Children's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / Contemporary

Subject:

Courage

Subject:

Legends

Subject:

Folklore

Subject:

Polynesia

Subject:

Legends, polynesian

Subject:

Survival

Subject:

Survival -- Fiction.

Subject:

General Juvenile Fiction

Subject:

Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings

Subject:

Social Issues - Death & Dying

Subject:

Folklore -- Polynesia.

Subject:

Courage -- Folklore.

Subject:

Childrens classics

Subject:

Historical / Exploration & Discovery

Copyright:

1968

Series Volume:

[34]

Publication Date:

May 1968

Binding:

HARDCOVER

Grade Level:

Children/juvenile

Language:

English

Illustrations:

Yes

Pages:

128

Dimensions:

9.25 x 6.75 in 14.455 oz

Age Level:

09-12

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Product details 128 pages Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - 1968-05-00 English 9780027860306 Reviews:

"Synopsis" by Libri, A legendary adventure story of how Mafatu, the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a Polynesian race who worship courage, conquers his fear of the sea and proves he isn't a coward. "Mafatu's story has a strength and simplicity that appeal to a wide range in age, and it is beautifully told".--New York Times Book Review. Newbery Medal; ALA Notable Children's Book.