Reviews

A True Princess of Hawaiʻi


School Library Journal - August 2017

Large, bold text and lovely illustrations make this book flow easily in both English and Spanish, and bonus material including information about volcanos, Princess Luka, and Mauna Loa make this work even more valuable. A good story about the importance of kindness. VERDICT Recommended for most collections.

Kirkus Reviews - December 2016

History mixes with folklore in this story of the Mauna Loa volcano.

Midwest Book Review - June 2017

A True Princess of Hawaii" is completed by beautiful, realistic but imaginative color illustrations plus creative learning activity pages including For Creative Minds, pacific Rim of Fire, Princess Luka and Mauna Loa, Volcanic Vocabulary Matching, and Respect Hawaii's Natural Resources. There is also an informative map showing the five volcanoes on the island of Hawaii. This excellent educational book has great appeal to young readers of all ages, and is part of an extremely successful series.

Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books - Fall 2017

This is based on a true event that took place in 1881 where a volcanic eruption threatened the town. While the story is fictional, the book includes information about Princess Luka, as well as information about volcanoes and the Ring of Fire. Warm, detailed illustrations are filled with the colors of the Islands, while giving a nice historical feel to the story. This is a sweet story about history and character that children, especially those in Hawaii, will enjoy.

connywithay - February 2017

This book is a fictional tale of a historical princess, goddess named Pele, compassionate young girl, and a volcano. I like that the underlying lesson learned is about the girl who freely offers an old lady and horse her candy and the princess part of her clothing. I found the informational data at the back of the book for older readers the most interesting. Any child will enjoy looking at the colorful pictures with plenty of details while understanding mighty volcanoes.

How Useful It IS - February 2017

I really like the illustrations of the town and its people. I have lived in a village where I walked bare feet when I was younger. It brought back happy memories. I also like the story of the real princess at the end of the book because I have never heard of her before. The added reminders about visiting Hawaii at the end of the book is a plus.

The Puget Sound Council for the Review of Children's Books

While the story is fictional, the book includes information about Princess Luka, as well as information about volcanoes and the Ring of Fire. Warm, detailed illustrations are filled with the colors of the Islands, while giving a nice historical feel to the story. This is a sweet story about history and character that children, especially those in Hawaii, will enjoy.

Texas Kitchen and Garden and More - November 2017

Learn about the world’s largest volcano, Mauna Loa, the Hawaiian goddess Pele and how a young girl named Nani helps save the day. Author, Beth Greenway keeps the action flowing, whilst Tammy Yee’s beautiful illustrations grab the readers attention. A wonderful story of kindness in the Hawaiian culture. As always this book from Arbordale includes the Creative Minds section and an online Teachers Guide for more learning possibilities.