"Hawaiian Tales of Heroes and Champions" by Vivian L. Thompson is a collection of twelve tales from ancient Hawaiian folklore, featuring supernatural heroes and their extraordinary powers. These stories recount the exploits of kupua (demigods) and the men who challenged them in old Hawaii, when anything was possible. The tales aim to preserve the rapidly disappearing heritage of Hawaiian folklore. One notable character is Kana, a kupua with the ability to stretch himself to varying sizes, from as tall as a palm tree to as thin as a spider web.