Marshall Island Legends and Stories Children's Literature Oratory is renowned throughout the

Oratory is renowned throughout the Pacific

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Marshall Island Legends and Stories Children's Literature Oratory is renowned throughout theIn Marshall Island Legends and Stories, Daniel A. Kelin II preserves the qualities of oral storytelling in 50 stories recorded from 18 storytellers on 8 islands and atolls. This lively collection includes something for everyone: origin stories, tales of mejenkwaad and other demons, tricksters, disobedient children, wronged husbands, foolish suitors, and reunited families all relaying the importance of traditional Marshallese values and customs.