The Boy Who Was Afraid

The Boy Who Was Afraid

Elementary level

Mafatu lives on a small island in Polynesia. He is the son of the chief. One day, he will be chief of the island. But will Mafatu be a good chief? He is terrified of the sea. He will not go fishing with the other boys. Finally, he decided to overcome his fear. He sails across the ocean with only a dog and a pet albatross for company.