Working at Hawaii Volcanoes NP summer of 2015....this is one of the books I've read and am reading. So far I'm not a fan of Hawaiian mythology. This story is a good example. There just isn't much to it. It seems that the story gets fleshed out by whoever is telling it with only a few consistent details. But then, tis mythology after all..... ( )

The legend of Pele, goddess of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, is beautifully and simply retold by Dietrich Varez and Pua Kanaka`ole Kanahele in this striking volume. Dietrich Varez (an artist who works in Volcano, Hawaii) has vividly illustrated each page with compelling linocut prints that bring Pele's story to life, and create a visually delightful experience to accompany this ancient legend. ( )