Lei and the Fire Goddess

"Lei and the Fire Goddess" follows twelve-year-old Anna Leilani Kamaʻehu as she visits Hawaiʻi and unwittingly risks angering ancient deities after dismissing her family's sacred legends. When her best friend is kidnapped by a hawk empowered by a fire goddess, Anna must confront mythological creatures and embrace her Hawaiian heritage to save her loved ones. Blending preteen adventure with rich Hawaiian moʻolelo, this story explores self-discovery and the importance of cultural roots.