The Feast That Stopped a War

This folk tale from Vanuatu, adapted for beginner readers, tells the story of the great chief Roy Mata. He brought peace to the island of Efate a long time ago by creating a new tribal system to unite the nation! Inspire students to share stories from their own culture as they improve reading speed and fluency.

These graded readers include an introduction to Vanuatu and the story itself, large, full-color illustrations, graded language, a glossary, comprehension questions, a writing prompt, and a map of Vanuatu.

The World Folktales Graded Readers bring stories from around the world into the ESL classroom. Traditional tales interest students of all ages who love folk stories, as well as learning and sharing wisdom from around the world.