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Eerdmans Books for Young Readers, 1999-22-02

Princess Ka'iulani: Hope of a Nation, Heart of a People

Princess Ka'iulani: Hope of a Nation, Heart of a People

Incredible Lives for Young Readers (Ilyr), Incredible Lives for Young Readers, and Women of Spirit

Sharon Linnea, Author

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9780802850881

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On March 1, 1893, Princess Ka'iulani, 17, stepped onto the pier at New York City, realizing she stood at a crossroads in history. This biography tells the fascinating story of Princess Ka'iulani's life and courageous fight for Hawaiian independence. Using newly translated journals and letters, Sharon Linnea introduces young readers to the most beloved figure in Hawaiian history, and one of America's most overlooked Christian heroines. 30 photos.
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Keywords and Themes: Biography & Autobiography • Historical • JNF007020 • JNF007140 • Juvenile Nonfiction • Royalty

Age Range • 12-17

Pages • 252

Subjects • Kaiulani • History • Princesses • Hawaii

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Historical • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | Royalty

The captivating--and little-known--story of Hawaii's Princess Ka'iulani is told in this award-winning biography from Sharon Linnéa.

On March 1, 1893, Princess Ka'iulani, the seventeen-year-old crown princess of Hawaii, stepped onto the pier at New York City. She was greeted by a crowd of reporters and onlookers who knew that, in many ways, she stood at a crossroads in history. Fully aware of the significance of her visit, she prayed that she could help persuade the American government to return her beautiful islands to the Hawaiian people.

This biography from author Sharon Linnéa tells the fascinating--and little-known--story of Princess Ka'iulani's life and courageous fight for Hawaiian independence. Using many newly translated journals and letters, the book introduces young readers to the most beloved figure in Hawaiian history, and one of America's most overlooked Christian heroines.

A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year and winner of the Carter G. Woodson Award from the National Council for the Social Studies.

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