Walt Disney Animation Studios "Moana" is a sweeping, CG-animated comedy-adventure about a spirited teenager on an impossible mission to fulfill her ancestors quest. In the ancient South Pacific world of Oceania, Moana, a born navigator, sets sail in search of a fabled island. During her incredible journey, she teams up with her hero, the legendary demi-god Maui, to traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage. They encounter enormous sea creatures, breathtaking underworlds, and ancient folklore. In theaters in late 2016, the film is directed by the renowned filmmaking team of Ron Clements and John Musker ("The Little Mermaid," "The Princess and the Frog," "Aladdin"). "Moana: The Junior Novelization" retells the whole exciting story and features eight pages of full-color scenes from the movie It s perfect for readers ages 8 to 12."