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edaniels2007
, December 06, 2013
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Teen Encounters Ancient Spirit in Trip to Hawaii
“Moa” by Tricia Stewart Shiu, the first in a series of fantasy books for young adults, begins when Hillary receives a trip to Hawaii for graduation and upon arrival encounters an ancient Hawaiian spirit named Moa who is the story’s narrator.
“Moa” is a fantasy adventure story but the plot also is filled with though-provoking moments. Hillary travels around the island with sister Molly who does not believe in magic or the spiritual world but comes around with prompting from Hillary. In the story the portal from earth to heaven is closed by negativity and evil and Moa knows that Hillary is the one chosen to save the world by re-opening the portal.
Author Shiu is a spiritualist who has studied mediumship, pagan, Huna and healing rituals. The trilogy beginning with Moa was inspired by her personal encounter with an ancient Hawaiian spirit. Teens and young adults will certainly enjoy her writings but so will older readers with an open mind.
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