Boy of the South Seas
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Boy of the South Seas is a children's novel by Eunice Tietjens
. It tells the story of Teiki of the Marquesas Islands
who, after accidentally stowing away on a visiting ship, makes a new life on the island of Moorea
. The book is illustrated by Myrtle Sheldon. It was first published in 1931 and was a Newbery Honor
recipient in 1932.
Eunice Tietjens
Eunice Tietjens was an American poet, novelist, journalist, children's author, lecturer, and editor.Born as Eunice Strong Hammond in Chicago on July 29, 1884, she was educated in Europe and travelled heavily....
. It tells the story of Teiki of the Marquesas Islands
Marquesas Islands
The Marquesas Islands enana and Te Fenua `Enata , both meaning "The Land of Men") are a group of volcanic islands in French Polynesia, an overseas collectivity of France in the southern Pacific Ocean. The Marquesas are located at 9° 00S, 139° 30W...
who, after accidentally stowing away on a visiting ship, makes a new life on the island of Moorea
Moorea
Moʻorea is a high island in French Polynesia, part of the Society Islands, 17 km northwest of Tahiti. Its position is . Moʻorea means "yellow lizard" in Tahitian...
. The book is illustrated by Myrtle Sheldon. It was first published in 1931 and was a Newbery Honor
Newbery Medal
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association . The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. ...
recipient in 1932.