Pele, the Fire Goddess

by Pua Kanaka'ole Kanahele and Dietrich Varez

A simple, powerful, and authentic telling of the ancient myth of Pele, fire-goddess of Kilauea volcano. The story is richly illustrated with Varez's magnificent block prints. Enjoyed by both children... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0930897528
• ISBN13: 9780930897529
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Bishop Museum Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous presentation of a classic legend

The legend of Pele, goddess of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, is beautifully and simply retold by Dietrich Varez and Pua Kanaka`ole Kanahele in this striking volume. Dietrich Varez (an artist who works in Volcano, Hawaii) has vividly illustrated each page with compelling linocut prints that bring Pele's story to life, and create a visually delightful experience to accompany this ancient legend.