Synopsis
Song for the Navigator
Published by Dramatic Publishing
5 Male 2 Female
On Satawal, Gabby's blind grandfather, Samal, is "the navigator"
He "feels" the waves with his body, he "sees" the sky, and he predicts the weather two weeks away
He knows all the old magic and wants Gabby to learn the traditional ways of navigation
Reluctantly, Gabby agrees
When Gabby and his cousin, Tilifag, set sail for an outer island by themselves, an unexpected storm swamps their canoe
They lose their charts, compass and walkie-talkie
Only by remembering Samal's ancient chant is Gabby able to guide them to safety
When the summer ends, Gabby leaves Satawal with a new understanding of himself and the meaning of friendship, and with a profound love for his grandfather