Kawelo: Roving Chief

by Vivian L. Thompson

The legend of Kawelo, a young chief of Kauai, is among the favorites in Hawaiian folklore. A fast-paced adventure, this tale resounds with the mighty deeds and humble acts of a great hero. But Kawelo, the hero, cannot escape his destiny of sorrow.

The timeless figures and events in this story are powerfully brought to life by Vivian Thompson's forceful text and by Patricia Wozniak's graceful and lucid drawing. The procession of colorful...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824813391
• ISBN13: 9780824813390
• Release Date: July 1991
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7