Island Boy. A Story of Ancient Hawaii
New York: Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co., Inc, 1956 copr. Illustrations by Reisie Lonette. Hardcover with Dust Jacket.
The leading character, says aloha to American children and shares with them the poetry and wisdom of everyday life in old Hawaii.
Blue textured paper covered boards with black titles and front decoration. Bindings are tight and square. Text clean, even toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. Dust Jacket with price is in a new clear protective Mylar sleeve has age-darkened, with minor loss from tiny holes on front panel. 8vo; 8.5 inches tall; 209 pages plus 2 pages of Hawaiian words.
Weekly Reader Children's Book Club Edition, 1957
The young Hawaiian protagonist offers mainland readers a welcoming ‘aloha,’ sharing the poetry, daily rhythm, and traditional wisdom of life in old Hawaii. A gentle mid-century novel that introduces children to the culture, landscape, and storytelling of the islands through friendship, work, and community.
Subjects: Hawaii; Children’s Literature; Pacific Islands; Cultural Heritage; Mid-Century Fiction; Illustrated Editions.
Item #012167
Price: $16.95
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