Hawaiian Legends of Tricksters and Riddlers

by Vivian L. Thompson

Book Overview

According to some of the oldest and least-known of Hawaii's legends, man became a trickster to survive, and later became a riddler to win a place for himself in society. Vivian Thompson's tales, written for youngsters, are based on some of the earliest recorded versions of these legends; they instruct and delight readers of today as the oral traditions of old captivated their audiences. The first voyagers to Hawaii were filled with terror of the unknown...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824813022
• ISBN13: 9780824813024
• Release Date: November 1990
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7