Lei and the Fire Goddess

Lei and the Fire Goddess follows twelve-year-old, part-Hawaiian Anna, who dismisses her grandmother's folktales as silly stories until she accidentally insults the fire goddess Pele by destroying a sacred lehua blossom, triggering a curse that sends a hawk to kidnap her best friend and unleashes a volcanic eruption threatening everyone she loves. To undo the damage, Anna must dig into the Hawaiian legends she once rejected, battling mythical creatures and teaming up with demigods to save her family and rediscover pride in her heritage. This is an outstanding choice for students because it weaves authentic Hawaiian mythology and language into a thrilling adventure that celebrates embracing one's full cultural identity.

Publishing Details

Author : Malia Maunakea

Author Nationality : United States

Physical Details

Type of Book: Chapter

Cover: Softcover

Pages: 304

Size: 7.9 x 5.1 inches

Year Published: 2024

Instructional Details

Reading Grade Level: 3rd

Genre: Fiction

Sub-Genre: Fantasy

Theme: Identity, Adventure, Indigenous People, Family, Culture