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What literary devices does Sperry use to depict Polynesian culture? What effects do those elements have on the reader’s experience of the culture?
How is the novel an example of the quest plot structure? Match episodes from the novel with the characteristics of a quest and explain how each episode functions.
Based on Mafatu’s transformation, how does Sperry define courage?
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Coming-of-Age Journeys
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Community
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Fear
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Realistic Fiction (Middle Grade)
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The Journey
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