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Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
What if Moana broke the heart of Te Fiti? After a devastating battle with Te Kā, Moana’s worst fears are realized: the heart of Te Fiti is in ruins, Maui is frozen in volcanic rock, and darkness threatens to envelop her beloved home. Desperate to fix things, Moana stumbles upon an island already crumbling under the blight. All life is gone, save one sole survivor—a young woman named Noe. Moana is relieved to find another wayfarer, even if this stranger is more than a little intimidating. Better still, Noe has an idea how to fix the heart: using the tears of Te Fiti, gems infused with the goddess’s essence. The catch? The tears are said to be scattered throughout the realm of monsters. Banded together, Moana and Noe set a course for an impossible mission to find the powerful lost tears. Will Moana be able to restore the heart amid secrets and monsters? Or will the blight overtake everything Moana holds dear.
Is How Far I'll Go: A Twisted Tale appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This Disney retelling features moderate fantasy violence including battles with monsters and a volcanic goddess, plus themes of environmental destruction and death of civilizations. Appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoyed the original Moana film.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, mass death, and grief.
Who'll love this
Moana fans will love this alternate adventure where she must journey through the realm of monsters to save her home and restore the heart of Te Fiti.