Authors María Retana, Miles Last and illustrator Salva Ferrando are happy to announce the second book in their 2024 bilingual Isabella & Chloe series. Pele's Domains/ Los dominios de Pele, a chapter book, will be available in September.

Enjoy the images below of some of the illustrations by Salva Ferrando, which invites the reader to see specific moments of the eruption of Kilauea in this bilingual story.

María Retana, author and owner of this website, owns the copyright for the illustrations below. 

 

We are proud to present the new characters for the title above in the Isabella & Chloe 2024 series. Pele, Hi'iaka, Pegasus and our precious Tootsie seem to come alive in this story. Enjoy them! 

 

Pele's Domains/Los dominios de Pele, is a bilingual (English and Spanish) chapter book. It will take the reader to Kilauea Volcano, Pele’s home. She is an important goddess in Hawaiian mythology on the Big Island of Hawaii. Pele is commonly referred to as “Madame Pele” or “Tūtū Pele” and is the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes.

Outside the domains, Isabella and Chloe encounter Pele’s sister Hi'iaka. She advises the children of how to enter and behave in her sister’s domains. If done cautiously, they will not suffer any harm. Their approach to Pele will determine their success, as they want to avoid offending her. 

Salva Ferrando's stunning artwork shows Madame Pele's enchanted control over the land. 

      Recommended Ages 9-12