Surf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands

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August House Publishers, Incorporated, 2009 - Juvenile Fiction - 32 pages
The outcome of this timely yet timeless nature tale from Micronesia suggests we are all connected in the ecological chain. Whale and Sandpiper engage in a boasting contest over who rules the shoreline, which escalates to nearly destroy the ocean and beach altogether, as well as the creatures and shorebirds who inhabit it. A story about conflict resolution and ecological stewardship is embedded in a jaunty, humorous, colorful presentation.

About the author (2009)

Margaret Read MacDonald likes to discover old tales that are not widely known to the public. Every year, she travels to exotic new places in search of tales. MacDonald lives in Kirkland, Washington. For more information about her work, visit her Web site: www.margaretreadmacdonald.com.

Geraldo Valerio is new to Simon & Schuster, but not to children's publishing. Born in Brazil, Geraldo was educated both in his native country and at New York University, where he earned an M.A. in Fine Arts. He began his career in children's publishing in 1995 with the picture book "A Cobra Zola, " published by Le Publishing House. He went on to publish other children's titles for Brazilian publishers. This is his first children's book in the United States. Geraldo lives in Portland, Oregon.

Bibliographic information

TitleSurf War!: A Folktale from the Marshall Islands
AuthorMargaret Read MacDonald
Illustrated byGeraldo Valério
Editionillustrated
PublisherAugust House Publishers, Incorporated, 2009
ISBN0874838894, 9780874838893
Length32 pages
Subjects ›  › 

Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life
Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic
Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / General
  
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