Kohala Kuamo'o: Nae'ole's Race to Save a King
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When a prophecy proclaims that the unborn Kamehameha would grow to overshadow the ruling chiefs, his life from birth is in danger. Nae'ole races with the helpless infant across the Kohala district of Hawai'i Island to bring Kamehameha to safety. Three generations of the Kawai'ae'a family join together to give us this unique look at place names of the Kohala area and the important events that shaped Hawaiian history. Bilingual edition.
Language: Hawaiian
Culture/Community: Hawaiian
Heritage & History: Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage and History
Themes for Children: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, and Myths, Action and Adventure
Audiobook: No
Age Level: 9-12
Publisher: Kamehameha Schools