Nanea Mitchell

Nanea Mitchell 

Kula Gardens - Maui, Hawaii

Nanea Mitchell, is a Hawaiian girl growing up on the island of Oahu in 1941. Nanea's story explores what life was like for islanders in the weeks leading up to and the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and the U.S.'s entry into World War Two. In bringing this significant period in history to life for girls today, Nanea's story illuminates how the courage, patriotism, and aloha spirit of the Hawaiian people inspired a nation at war and shows how one girl can make a meaningful difference in the face of big change.  

"We hope Nanea's powerful story of resilience, responsibility to others, and contributing for the common good—or kokua, as it's known in Hawaii—will resonate with girls and show them they have the power within to face the obstacles that come their way."  AG President.

Nanea Mitchell Books

Nine-year-old Nanea may be the youngest in her family, but she still wants to "dip her paddle in" and be useful. She knows she's grown-up enough to help in her grandparents' market. But before she can prove that she's ready for more responsibility, the unthinkable happens: Japan attacks Pearl Harbor, the naval base where her father works, and America is at war! With friends and family missing, and rumors of more attacks to come, Nanea worries―will life ever be the same again?

As a historical character, Nanea's story includes the events and challenges of the residents of Hawaii in the 1940s There is so much to learn about the island culture, world history and how the events  affected everyone.

Nanea has an amazing set of accessories. The biggest is "Pono's Market" which is her grandparent's store.  I'll show you a lot more about them in a future post.

Aloha from Nanea