Moa (Moa Book Series)
by Tricia Stewart Shiu
Hillary Hause is not a witch. But, everyone in her conservative small town thinks so. When she is given a trip to Hawaii for graduation, this energetic eighteen-year-old anticipates adventure but gets more than she bargained for when Moa, an ancient Hawaiian spirit, pays her an unexpected visit.
With the help of her older sister, Molly and her seven-year-old niece, Heidi, Hillary embarks on a journey in which she not only saves herself, her family and Moa, but also the Hawaiian Islands. In the end, she learns to accept herself and her spiritual gifts warts and all.
“I love books in this genre, they take me right back to my preteen years when I read all kinds of fantasy books from the Narnia series to the Hobbit. This book delighted me in many ways from it’s unexpected narrator’s voice, to its unexpected solutions to dealing with bullies. I laughed out loud and I cried a bit…Maybe it was my imagination, but weird coincidences started happening, a couple of times when I was reading it. I recommend this book to anyone with a sense of adventure and delight and who loves fantasy and the occult. Not too scary for as young a reader as a 7 or 8 year old.” —Ener-G gia combs-ramirez
“Moa is a unique and enjoyable read. At its heart it is a story of self-discovery, told through an adventure filled with spiritual and mystical experiences. Strong female characters drive the novel and emphasize the importance of family and of coming to accept yourself despite your mistakes. Set against the backdrop of the Hawaiian islands, vivid details stand out in this well written book. I would recommend this book to readers interested in a fantasy with a spiritual/mystical slant. It is appropriate for all ages.” —Alyssa Rose Ivy
“MOA is a very imaginative story that takes place in one of my favorite settings, Hawaii. The main character, Hillary is very easy to relate to. We follow Hillary on an adventure that not only takes place in the outside world, but also inside of Hillary herself. The story also contains interesting facts about Hawaii’s history and culture. One thing that makes this book very unique are the rituals at the beginning of each chapter. Shiu outlines the rituals in short, easy to grasp paragraphs that make these rituals accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. I challenge anyone to read this book and not want to try at least of few of these rituals in your own everyday life. I look forward to the next book in the trilogy…an adventure in Egypt!” —Marcy R
Tricia Stewart Shiu is an award winning, screenwriter, author and playwright, but her passion lies in creating mystical stories. Her latest series, The Moa Books, which includes Moa, The Statue of Ku and The Iron Shinto, were, by far her favorite to write.
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