Books from Tonga
3 popular tongan books
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The target of the Read Around The World Challenge is to read at least one book written by an author from each and every country in the world.
All books that are listed here as part of the "Read Around Oceania Challenge" were written by authors from Tonga.
Find a great book for the next part of your reading journey around the world from this book list. The following popular books have been recommended so far.
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A Providence Of War by Joshua Taumoefolau EN
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"A.D. 1120. The Tongan Maritime Empire. The greatest Empire ever to rule the Pacific has reached its zenith ... At last the people are enjoying a time of peace. But a dark faction of rebels grows against an aging king bearing a power so terrible it will spark a providence of war ... Only a brave young prince and a band of unlikely companions have the courage to reveal the truth and battle overwhelming odds to prevent imminent chaos"--Back cover.
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Tales From The Kingdom Of Tonga by Ilisapesi Lina Weir EN
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BOOK SUMMARY/SYNOPSIS: The Lives of Mafi Helu Sisifa and Sione Finau Sisifa (1910 - 1970) in the context of Time, Geography and History in the Kingdom of Tonga. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Born in 1946, 'Ilisapesi Sisifa Weir was the third daughter of a Wesleyan Minister in the Kingdom of Tonga. She attended Tonga High School before relocating to Auckland to continue her studies. She gained a B.Sc degree from Auckland University before returning to Tonga to teach at her old school. She migrated to Melbourne, with her two daughters in 1979. She held leadership roles in both public and private secondary s... continue