Mafatus name means stout heart, but his people call him a coward. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. Mafatu has been afraid of the sea for as long as he can remember. Call it courage by armstrong sperry chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Call it courage was filmed for television with a teleplay by ben masselink and a narration by gerald pearce, and appeared on the wonderful world of disney for the first time in april 1974.
The first edition of the novel was published in 1940, and was written by armstrong sperry. The novel won the newbery medal for excellence in american childrens literature in 1941. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Armstrong wells sperry was an american writer and illustrator of childrens literature. Armstrong sperry 18971976 is the author of many books for young readers, including call it courage, all sail set, lost lagoon, and hulldown for action. The main characters in this book are mafatu, tavana nui and mafatus mother. Mar 20, 2012 call it courage ebook written by armstrong sperry. Publication date 1990 topics folklore polynesia, courage folklore, survival folklore. Call it courage quotes armstrong sperry this study guide consists of approximately 22 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of call it courage. Call it courage audiobook written by armstrong sperry. Call it courage the free library of philadelphia overdrive. Pdf call it courage book by armstrong sperry free download. He fears the sea and the powerful sea god moana because years ago, the powerful tides killed his mother. Call it courage published as the boy who was afraid in the united kingdom is a 1940 childrens novel written and illustrated by american author armstrong sperry.
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