The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point

They placed the lei around her neck and a frangipani crown on her head. They put bangles around her wrists and the ukulele in her arms. Now you are a real island princess.

Based on the experiences of the author s mother, The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point is a touching story that follows a young girl named Faith, whose family cannot afford a fancy dress costume for the school s carnival. Luckily, her family have just the costume in mind.
With breathtaking illustrations that boldly draw us in to the narrative, The Old Frangipani Tree at Flying Fish Point is a delightful story for early to middle readers about courage, community and creativity.
An encouraging tale of overcoming the social expectations that sometimes hold us back from success