Pele and the Rivers of Fire

Adapted & Illustrated by Michael Nordenstrom Color-rich paint and paper collages with playful, easy-to-read text bring the story of Pele to life for children. Pele and the Rivers of Fire introduces Hawaiʻi’s beloved volcano goddess and her siblings in an inspiring tale about personal strength and overcoming adversity. Pele and the Rivers of Fire has been nominated for the Utah Children’s Book Award. REVIEWS: “This story recounts how Pele journeyed from Tahiti to the Hawaiian Islands accompanied by her shark brother and followed by her sea-goddess sister Namakaikahai... The strength of this work lies with the dramatic collage acrylic and watercolor art dominated by bold oranges and blues.” —Booklist “Author and illustrator Michael Nordenstrom spent seven years getting Pele and the Rivers of Fire published and even longer to create it... He incorporated bright colors and bold images to fit the grandeur of the tale... Kids will like the bright pictures but might also get a kick out of