About the book
Malia Maunakea's thrilling Hawaiian debut—now in paperback!
Curses aren't real.
At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either. They're more interested in science and sports—real, tangible things that stand in total contrast to Anna’s family’s embarrassing stories.
So when Anna goes back to Hawaiʻi to visit her Tūtū, she has no interest in becoming the heir to her family’s history; she’s set on having a touristy, fun vacation. But when Anna accidentally insults Pele the fire goddess by destroying her lehua blossom, a giant hawk swoops in and kidnaps her best friend, and she quickly learns just how real these moʻolelo are. In order to save her friends and family, Anna must now battle mythical creatures, team up with demigods and talking bats, and evade the traps Pele hurls her way.
For if Anna hopes to undo the curse, she will have to dig deep into her Hawaiian roots and learn to embrace all of who she is.
Editions of Lei and the Fire Goddess
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780593522035
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593752500
- EBook
- ISBN 9780593522042
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593681237
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593681244
Read an Excerpt
Malia Maunakea's thrilling Hawaiian debut—now in paperback!
Curses aren't real.
At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either. They're more interested in science and sports—real, tangible things that stand in total contrast to Anna’s family’s embarrassing stories.
So when Anna goes back to Hawaiʻi to visit her Tūtū, she has no interest in becoming the heir to her family’s history; she’s set on having a touristy, fun vacation. But when Anna accidentally insults Pele the fire goddess by destroying her lehua blossom, a giant hawk swoops in and kidnaps her best friend, and she quickly learns just how real these moʻolelo are. In order to save her friends and family, Anna must now battle mythical creatures, team up with demigods and talking bats, and evade the traps Pele hurls her way.
For if Anna hopes to undo the curse, she will have to dig deep into her Hawaiian roots and learn to embrace all of who she is.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lei and the Fire Goddess about?
Malia Maunakea's thrilling Hawaiian debut—now in paperback!
Curses aren't real.
At least, that's what twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu thinks when she listens to her grandmother's folktales about sacred flowers and family guardians. Anna's friends back home in Colorado don't believe in legends, either. They're more interested in science and sports—real, tangible things that stand in total contrast to Anna’s family’s embarrassing stories.
So when Anna goes back to Hawaiʻi to visit her Tūtū, she has no interest in becoming the heir to her family’s history; she’s set on having a touristy, fun vacation. But when Anna accidentally insults Pele the fire goddess by destroying her lehua blossom, a giant hawk swoops in and kidnaps her best friend, and she quickly learns just how real these moʻolelo are. In order to save her friends and family, Anna must now battle mythical creatures, team up with demigods and talking bats, and evade the traps Pele hurls her way.
For if Anna hopes to undo the curse, she will have to dig deep into her Hawaiian roots and learn to embrace all of who she is.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Lei and the Fire Goddess?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Lei and the Fire Goddess?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780593522035
Is Lei and the Fire Goddess part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Lei and the Legends
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Lei and the Fire Goddess?
Malia Maunakea
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Lei and the Fire Goddess is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780593522035) and paperback(ISBN 9780593752500) and ebook(ISBN 9780593522042) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593681237) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593681244)
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