The Roof Of Voyaging: 1st in the 'Navigator Kings' series of books

Kilworth, Garry

ISBN 10: 1857234227 / ISBN 13: 9781857234220

Published by Little, Brown & Co / Orbit, 1996

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© 1996: 1st in the 'Navigator Kings' series of books. 1st edition, 1st printing:- Synopsis: When Kupe, one of the great Polynesian voyagers, chases a huge octopus across the ocean, he discovers the strange and mysterious Land of Mists and rescues a man and a woman from the wild sea. He carries them back to the island of Raiatea where the pale strangers witness the momentous events that follow the death of the king and the struggle for the succession. And they travel with Prince Tangiia and his followers when they secretly flee the island, to escape their inevitable fate at the hands of Tutapu, Tangiia's brother. Taking with them the God of Hope and Tutapu's intended bride, they seek another island to make their home. But they are pursued relentlessly by Tutapu, determined to recover his god, his bride and his people:- Review(s): "Delighting in the rich and colourful detail and myth of Polynesian life, Garry Kilworth has written a marvelously ambitious fantasy. Funny, moving and epic, 'The Roof Of Voyaging' is the first part of a wonderful tale which will become a landmark in fantastic fiction:- (original cost £16.99).

Seller Inventory # 11.002.00069

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Roof Of Voyaging: 1st in the 'Navigator Kings' series of books
• Publisher: Little, Brown & Co / Orbit
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1857234227
• ISBN 13: 9781857234220
• Binding: Hardback: 8¾" x 5½"
• Illustrator: Cover Art: Mark Harrison
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine: Small signs of wear
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fantasy

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Synopsis

This is the first volume in "The Navigator Kings" series, set in Polynesia at a time when the gods had influence. Kupe discovers the Land-of-Mists and rescues a couple, taking them to Raiatea. Here, the pair witness the events that follow the death of the king and the struggle for the succession.

About the Author

Twice shortlisted for the Carnegie prize, world-travelling Garry Kilworth has written a number of acclaimed and much-loved stories for children.