Books About Pacific Island Culture

The Best Pacific Island Culture Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about pacific island culture? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Call It Courage
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1940

Call It Courage

By Armstrong Sperry

A boy faces the sea to conquer fear and prove his courage.

Newbery Medal (1941)
95 pages· 19,399 words· Est. 2 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 14,847 ratings
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Summary: Mafatu, son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, fears the sea that claimed his mother. Branded a coward, he sets out alone with his dog and albatross to confront his terror. A fierce storm and a deserted island test his resolve and resourcefulness. Will Mafatu's journey transform him from a fearful boy into a courageous legend? Discover the tale that the people of Hikueru still sing around their fires.
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