Cook Islands heroes / David Riley ; illiustrated by Michel Mulipola.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104)

Introduction -- Adventure and exploration. Ru and Tua Pittman -- Leadership. Pa Tuterangi Ariki, Sir Thomas Davis and Albert Henry -- Education. Associate Professor Bobbie Hunter and Mihi Tiananga -- Speed with a difference. Vaine the Momoke and Reyon Kay -- Leadership. Mautara and Dave Rennie -- Film and acting. Stan Wolfgramm and Taungaroa Emile -- Sport. Lima Sopoaga -- Dance. Koromaūariki and Michael Metuakore -- Christianity. Papeiha, Pastor Tariu and Tangimetua Teaia -- Creative arts. Miria George and Ani O'Neill -- Relationships. Tangiia and Dr Sam Manuela -- A story of survival. Teehu Makimare -- Medicine. Dr Tearikivao Maoate and Sir Terepai Maoate -- Love and forgiveness. Ina and Tinirau -- Sport. Margharet Matenga and Ana Noovao -- Origins. Maui -- Science. Dr Teariki Matairangi Purea and Dr Teina Rongo -- Kuki Airani Superhero. Ngaru -- Sport. Sam Pera Sr, Sam Pera Jr, Erin Tierney, Christie Mokotupu and Luisa Peters -- Music. Teremoana Rapley and the Crummers -- Calm under pressure. Pa, Pe and Gilbert Enoka -- Soldier's stories. Solomon Isaacs and Angene Angene -- Leadership. Alfred Ngaro and Munokoapoto Williams -- Two Rangis. Rangi the first king of Mangaia and Rangitukua Moeka'a -- Writing. Alistair Te Ariki Campbell and Florence "Johnny" Frisbie -- Sport. Kevin Iro and Jordan Rapana -- Shapeshifting: Tu, Roi and PDiggs -- Business/law. Kim Tuaine and Tekake William -- Your turn -- Sources and notes -- Picture credits -- Bibliography.

A collection of inspirational stories of achievers who have Cook Islands ancestry and is written to inspire young Cook Islanders, to encourage reading and promote literacy.