* The boy: An islander named Kintu who is afraid of everything, including the ocean and the creatures that live in it.
* The old man: A wise man named Makuta who teaches Kintu how to overcome his fears.
* The shark: A large, dangerous shark that Kintu must face in order to prove his courage.
* The octopus: A giant octopus that Kintu must battle in order to save the village.
* The giant clam: A massive clam that Kintu must open in order to find the pearl of wisdom.
* The pearl of wisdom: A magical pearl that gives Kintu the courage and wisdom he needs to become a true hero.
Plot Summary
Kintu is a young boy who lives on a small island in the Pacific Ocean. He is afraid of everything, including the ocean and the creatures that live in it. One day, Kintu meets an old man named Makuta who teaches him how to overcome his fears. Makuta tells Kintu that he must face his fears in order to become a true man.
Kintu sets out on a journey to face his fears. He must first face the shark, the largest and most dangerous shark in the ocean. Kintu is terrified, but he remembers what Makuta taught him and he faces the shark head-on. He defeats the shark and proves his courage.
Next, Kintu must face the octopus. The octopus is a giant creature with eight long arms. Kintu is even more afraid of the octopus than he was of the shark, but he knows that he must face it. He battles the octopus and defeats it.
Finally, Kintu must face the giant clam. The giant clam is a massive creature that is said to contain a pearl of wisdom. Kintu knows that he must open the clam in order to find the pearl, but he is afraid of the creature. He gathers his courage and opens the clam. He finds the pearl of wisdom and becomes a true hero.
Kintu returns to his village a changed man. He is no longer afraid of anything. He is now a courageous and wise young man.