Pacific Island Legends: Tales from Micronesia, Melanesia, Polynesia, and Australia

by Beret E. Strong, Bo Flood, William Flood

Book Overview

Did you ever wonder why mosquitoes suck blood? Are you curious about where and why the Maori first learned the art of tattoo? Or how various islanders remember the story of the creation of the world?... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 157306078X
• ISBN13: 9781573060783
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Bess Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 10.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8

Customer Reviews

Pacific Island Legends

Overall the book is a great way to learn, or begin to learn, about the islands of the pacific. Although aimed at children it is still useful for readers of all ages.

good children's book

i thought this was a good book for kids. it has the definition of some of the difficult words on the side of the text and has great art to complement the stories. but for someone from the islands, it was a bit dissappointing in that some of the legends were seriously augmented. granted, there are many versions of the same legends in the islands but not one that is so far from all the rest that they are hardly recognizable, save for the title. but overall, i found the book to be beautifully written and magical.

Recommended for students, scholars, and general readers.

The legends and folk lore embodied in the culture and values of Pacific island peoples are showcased in Pacific Island Legends, a single, easy to read volume that is beautifully illustrated with the woodcut images of Connie J. Adams. Educators Bo Flood, Beret Strong, and William Flood have successfully collaborated to present forty-four legends from all over the Pacific, serving to provide cultural access that will be appreciated by scholars and non-specialist general readers alike. Pacific Island Legends is a highly recommended addition to any personal, academic, or public library multicultural myth, legend and folklore reference collection.