About the book
Pai and Vau are Nanumea superheroes who created beautiful things in our world. One day a stranger named Tefolaha came to their island. “This is now my island,” he declared and challenged them to a contest. What kind of contest did he dream up? What would Pai and Vau do if they lost? Find out in The Gifts of Pai and Vau, a Nanumea legend retold by David Riley, and translated into Nanumean by Siliga Tala.
Editions of The Gifts of Pai and Vau
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780995137271
- PDF
- ISBN 9780995137295
Read an Excerpt
Pai and Vau are Nanumea superheroes who created beautiful things in our world. One day a stranger named Tefolaha came to their island. “This is now my island,” he declared and challenged them to a contest. What kind of contest did he dream up? What would Pai and Vau do if they lost? Find out in The Gifts of Pai and Vau, a Nanumea legend retold by David Riley, and translated into Nanumean by Siliga Tala.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Gifts of Pai and Vau about?
Pai and Vau are Nanumea superheroes who created beautiful things in our world. One day a stranger named Tefolaha came to their island. “This is now my island,” he declared and challenged them to a contest. What kind of contest did he dream up? What would Pai and Vau do if they lost? Find out in The Gifts of Pai and Vau, a Nanumea legend retold by David Riley, and translated into Nanumean by Siliga Tala.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Gifts of Pai and Vau?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Where can I read a sample of The Gifts of Pai and Vau?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780995137271
Is The Gifts of Pai and Vau part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Pasifika Superheroes
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Gifts of Pai and Vau?
David Riley
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Gifts of Pai and Vau is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780995137271) and pdf(ISBN 9780995137295)