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Discover Graphics: Global Folktales
Hi'iaka and Pana'ewa: A Hawaiian Graphic Legend
Hi'iaka wants to make the forests of Hawai'i safe for travelers. But she'll have to battle an evil lizard named Pana'ewa and his army to do it. With a little help from her sister and some special powers, she's ready for a great battle. With engaging text and easy-to-follow panels, Discover Graphics: Global Folktales are perfect for graphic novel fans new and old.
Hardcover
Published December 31, 2022
About the author
Gabrielle Ahuli'i
9 books6 followersGabrielle Ahuliʻi Ferreira Holt is a Kanaka ʻŌiwi author and school librarian from Honolulu, HI.
She has a MLIS from the University of Hawaiʻi and a BFA from the University of British Columbia (situated on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm [Musqueam], Skwxwú7mesh [Squamish], Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh [Tsleil- Waututh] nations.)
She is the author of the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series and presented on the link between Indigenous storytelling and building literacy.
She has a MLIS from the University of Hawaiʻi and a BFA from the University of British Columbia (situated on the unceded territories of the xwməθkwəy̓əm [Musqueam], Skwxwú7mesh [Squamish], Stó:lō and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh [Tsleil- Waututh] nations.)
She is the author of the Hawaiian Legends for Little Ones series and presented on the link between Indigenous storytelling and building literacy.
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August 11, 2024
I’ve been on the hunt for more children’s books with Native Hawaiian representation. This is a great early graphic novel that retells a well known legend. I was familiar with Pele and her sister Hi’iaka from a middle grade series but it was nice seeing them represented through graphic art. I’ll be checking out more from the Global Folktales series soon!
November 20, 2023
This is a simplistic retelling of a Hawaiian legend that is a great introduction to this culture for young readers. It contains a pronunciation guide, discussion questions, as well as writing prompts to learn even more about Hawaiian history and legends. For that alone, it's a good read for younger children to learn about people and cultures that they may not know anything about.
It is the story of Hi'iaka and her friend, Wahine'oma'o, along with Pele, Hi'iaka's older sister. Their wonderful island is turning dark and scary, due to the lizard Pana'ewa. Hi'iaka takes it upon herself to confront Pana'ewa. She has the protection of a lightning skirt gifted to her by her sister and she is able to defeat Pana'ewa.
This is very short, but that's to be expected of an early chapter book. I think children who love Moana would enjoy picking up this book, not only because of the content, but because the art style is reminiscent of Disney.
It is the story of Hi'iaka and her friend, Wahine'oma'o, along with Pele, Hi'iaka's older sister. Their wonderful island is turning dark and scary, due to the lizard Pana'ewa. Hi'iaka takes it upon herself to confront Pana'ewa. She has the protection of a lightning skirt gifted to her by her sister and she is able to defeat Pana'ewa.
This is very short, but that's to be expected of an early chapter book. I think children who love Moana would enjoy picking up this book, not only because of the content, but because the art style is reminiscent of Disney.
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April 11, 2024This is a cool graphic novel that covers some Pacific Islander folklore. If I’m being honest, this is mostly because of the recognition of Moana. If this book is in independent reading, students who like Moana will be easy to convince to try this graphic novel. Given that this and Moana are both based on local folklore, it could be a fun unit to compare the stories to the traditional tellings of the story. Then you could watch Moana at the end as a treat. You could also tie in with the Kaukau Time book for a food treat during the movie. For independent reading, grades 2-6, for a class unit, maybe grades 1-4.
November 8, 2023
Hi'iaka and Pana'ewa is the retelling of a Hawaiian legend. An evil lizard is in the forest and he must be defeated if the forest is to be safe. He has an army to help him maintain control of the forest.
Pele is the Goddess who tends the sacred volcano Kilauea along with her younger sister Hi’ikai. These girls are brave and ready for battle along with their special powers to defeat this evil army.
This very brief graphic novel, is beautifully illustrated and lends itself well to discussion and contains questions and writing prompts at the end to aid in classroom use.
Pele is the Goddess who tends the sacred volcano Kilauea along with her younger sister Hi’ikai. These girls are brave and ready for battle along with their special powers to defeat this evil army.
This very brief graphic novel, is beautifully illustrated and lends itself well to discussion and contains questions and writing prompts at the end to aid in classroom use.
August 28, 2023
Beautiful graphic novel with simple and great text that tells the story of this mythology set in Hawaii. I love the illustrations and the story told. This series also has a great vocabulary page and discussion questions at the end as well as a guide at the beginning for kids who are just getting into graphic novels on how to read it.
January 28, 2024
In order to make the forests of Hawaii safe for people to travel through, Hi'iaka must defeat the evil lizard, Pana'ewa. It will not be an easy task, for Pana'ewa has an army behind him to keep the people out, and the forest his forever.
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