Tales of Nu‘alolo Valley
a thrilling historical fiction series set in ancient Hawai‘i
Written by Johnson Kahili IV, a native Hawaiian middle-school educator, the Tales of Nu‘alolo Valley series is a thrilling collection of historical fiction. Each book:
is meticulously researched
seamlessly integrates over seventy Hawaiian words into the gripping plot
COMING FEBRUARY 2025: teacher lesson plans and recommended student activities and projects
The Tales of Nu‘alolo Valley Series
‘Akamu
A young boy goes on a dangerous journey to prove himself to his family and friends
‘Ele
A young girl goes deep undercover to save her beloved aunt
Big Puhi
An outcast proves himself to be more than his past.
Coming soon!
The Tales of Nu‘alolo Valley series has been written with the goal of supporting Nā Hopena A‘o, the Hawaiian State Board of Education’s initiative to foster a strengthened sense of Responsibility, Excellence, Aloha, Total Wellbeing and Hawai‘i.
