One instance of this was the Togruta immigrants on the colonies on Kiros, which were built on the cliffs. The Togruta's habitats were usually in mountainous and elevated areas. Do you think all Togruta know each other?" ― Neera, to her brother Hoban A Togruta's montrals allowed them to sense the movement of objects around them through echolocation, and could sense up to 82 feet. The male's montrals, however, were more branched than the females. Both a Togruta's lekku and montrals tended to grow until they reached maturity, with females generally having longer lekku than the males. Unlike most humanoids, Togrutas were known to have multiple stomachs, however, their most notable features were the large organic head formations upon their heads two large cone-like horns called montrals atop their skull, and three lekku, also known as headtails, that sprouted downward.
These characteristics were a result of evolution Togruta coloration was helpful as a method of camouflage from predators.
CALL IT COURAGE AUDIOBOOK SKIN
He must survive and return to his home if he can.Native to the Expansion Region planet Shili but later found throughout the galaxy, the Togruta were a species of sentient humanoids whose skin spanned a vast array of colors, including, but not limited to, orange, red, white, and yellow. His fear manifested because of the loss of his mother in an accident while on the water. He feels compelled to conquer his fears and takes to the sea, with his pet dog and albatross, only to find himself stranded on a seemingly deserted island. Our teacher read it to our classroom in 4th grade and it’s story has stayed with me for over 35 years. A fantastic story of courage, bravery, survival, and a respect of nature told from the perspective of an insecure Polynesian boy who had been an outcast in his tribe because of his fear of the sea. “My absolute favorite book from childhood.
The story reads aloud well and will be useful to storytellers.” – The New York Times Sperry’s fine drawings have the same spirit of adventure as the story and enhance the feeling of tropical seas and jungle given in the text. Like all hero legends Mafatu’s story has a strength and simplicity that appeals to a wide range in age and it is beautifully told. “Whether this author is telling of clipper ships, of the days of the covered wagon, of the South Sea Islands, he writes always with imagination and integrity. Winner of AUDIOFILE’s Earphones Award.” – Audiofile A classic example of the power of audio to enhance a beautifully told story. The soft, rhythmic beating of the man-eaters’ drums heightens the terror of their pursuit. He so effectively develops the character of the boy that listeners feel Mafatu’s terror and fierce determination to overcome his fear as he faces a monstrous storm, survives on an island, kills a shark and escapes from “eaters of men.” Sound effects enhance the narration. “Phillips gives this Newberry Medal classic adventure tale an outstanding performance. He is best known for his 1941 Newberry Medal-winning book Call It Courage. His books include historical fiction and biography, often set on sailing ships, and stories of boys from Polynesia, Asia and indigenous American cultures. About the Author:Īrmstrong Wells Sperry was an American writer and illustrator of children’s literature. It happened many years ago, but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their evening fires. This is the story of how his courage grew and how he finally returned home. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful beyond his own expectation. When he could no longer bear their taunts and jibes, he determined to conquer that fear or be conquered– so he went off in his canoe, alone except for his little dog and pet albatross. So, though he was the son of the Great Chief of Hikueru, a race of Polynesians who worshipped courage, and he was named Stout Heart, he feared and avoided tha sea, till everyone branded him a coward. It had taken his mother when he was a baby, and it seemed to him that the sea gods sought vengeance at having been cheated of Mafatu. Call It Courage is about a boy who tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and Newberry winner.
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