Backbone of the King: The Story of Paka'a and His Son Ku

by Marcia Brown

Marcia Brown's powerful retelling of the story of Paka'a and his son Ku-a-Paka'a conveys the beauty and pomp of ancient Hawaii and recreates a life and culture of days now past. IIN this legend a brave young boy endeavors to restore his exiled father to his position as royal guardian and personal attendant to the king. How the boy's remarkable courage and ingenuity help his father regain his rightful place as "backbone of the king" is an eloquent,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0824809637
• ISBN13: 9780824809638
• Release Date: June 1984
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7