HOW FAR I'LL GO

After failing to restore the heart of Te Fiti, Moana journeys to the realm of monsters with a new friend.

The ocean chose Moana to restore the heart of Te Fiti, but she thinks it chose the wrong girl: Her risky plan to defeat Te Kā fails, and she awakens to find the demon gone, Maui encased in molten rock, and the heart of Te Fiti scorched. When she touches the broken stone heart, a curse encircles her wrist, threatening to consume her by the time of the next full moon (in about a week). Gramma Tala’s spirit guides Moana to an island that’s dead thanks to Te Kā’s blight, but there she meets the last inhabitant, Noelani, who’s a dreamfarer, or someone whose spirit wanders while they sleep. Together they travel through Lalotai, the realm of monsters, to find the tears of Te Fiti, and along the way they face terrifying creatures and the stuff of nightmares. Moana often feels unsettled by Noe’s words and actions, though they work well together. Drowning in guilt, shame, and doubt, Moana must face the darkness not only in the physical world but within herself to save everyone. Kendall, who’s hapa Native Hawaiian, offers readers action, adventure, and mystery in this exciting tale that’s interwoven with Polynesian cultural elements. Fans of the Disney movie will enjoy the deeper look into the monster realm and the interconnectedness of the human and spirit worlds.

A dark and engaging adventure.