Overall it was an enjoyable and intriguing listen. I wanted to read this when I was younger and never got to it. The tale of a young boy training to gain his courage is fun and light. I think this story would be a fun and quick introduction for young readers to the pacific islanders. I do think it is solidly of its times as the only characters mentioned as being black are called "man-eaters". But that is overt enough I think it could lend itself to an insightful discussion with young readers about how books are products of their times and how culture has evolved and how just because something is written doesn't make it right or good.