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Call It Courage

Call It Courage - Thryft
Call It Courage - Thryft

Courageous adventure in conquering fear of sea.

Recommended for those seeking inspiring tales of adventure and bravery amidst adversity. Call It Courage tells the story of a boy's journey to overcome his fear of the sea, and in doing so, finding his own courage. The book takes readers on an exciting adventure that tests Mafatu's limits in both physical and emotional ways. With its attention to detail and vivid descriptions, readers will feel like they are traveling alongside the young hero. This book is perfect for both children and adults who love stories about bravery, survival and self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Call It Courage

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ISBN: 9780689713910

Description

A boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and
winner of the Newbery Medal. Maftu was afraid of the sea. It had taken his
mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought
vengeance at having been cheated of Mafatu. So, though he was the son of
the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesians who worshipped courage,
and he was named Stout Heart, he feared and avoided tha sea, till everyone
branded him a coward. When he could no longer bear their taunts and jibes,
he determined to conquer that fear or be conquered-- so he went off in his
canoe, alone except for his little dog and pet albatross. A storm gave him
his first challenge. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful
beyond his own expectation. This is the story of how his courage grew and
how he finally returned home. This is a legend. It happened many years ago,
but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their
evening fires.


Author: Armstrong Sperry
Publisher: Aladdin
Publication Date: 1990
 

Courageous adventure in conquering fear of sea.

Recommended for those seeking inspiring tales of adventure and bravery amidst adversity. Call It Courage tells the story of a boy's journey to overcome his fear of the sea, and in doing so, finding his own courage. The book takes readers on an exciting adventure that tests Mafatu's limits in both physical and emotional ways. With its attention to detail and vivid descriptions, readers will feel like they are traveling alongside the young hero. This book is perfect for both children and adults who love stories about bravery, survival and self-discovery.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.