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 DECEMBER 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
Noa
A young warrior discovers more than a good fighting stance
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.
