{"product_id":"call-it-courage-9780689713910","title":"Call It Courage","description":"\u003cb\u003eA boy tries to overcome his fear of the sea in this treasured classic and winner of the Newbery Medal.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMaftu was afraid of the sea. 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. 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. 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. A storm gave him his first challenge. Then days on a desert island found him resourceful beyond his own expectation. This is the story of how his courage grew and how he finally returned home. This is a legend. It happened many years ago, but even today the people of Hikueru sing this story and tell it over their evening fires.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSperry, Armstrong:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Armstrong Sperry (1897-1976) is the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eCall It Courage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll Sail Set\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLost Lagoon\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eHull-Down for Action\u003c\/i\u003e.","brand":"Aladdin Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605898268946,"sku":"9780689713910","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_41641ee0-13a6-4159-8cb7-1684d647d35e.jpg?v=1732284850","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/call-it-courage-9780689713910","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}