Talamea and the Turtle
This graphic text is adapted from a story by Niue writer Zora Feilo from Tales of Niue Nukututaha (Little Island Press, 2015). The story follows Talamea, a gifted young Niue girl, and her efforts to mend the friendship between the moon and the sea turtles and lift a curse from long ago.
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Talamea and the Turtle
Words by Zora Feilo
Illustrations by Fraser Williamson
This graphic text is adapted from a story by Niue writer Zora Feilo from Tales of Niue Nukututaha (Little Island Press, 2015). The story follows Talamea, a gifted young Niue girl, and her efforts to mend the friendship between the moon and the sea turtles and lift a curse from long ago.
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