I know it is a much later date[3rd to 11th century], but to the uninformed, Madagascar was discovered/inhabited by Malay/Indonesians!
Also:
I enjoyed the piece on the Maori
regarding the other two books
did you read them (I never have)
and have you ever read the reviews on the first one on Amazon,
here: http://www.amazon.com/Quests-Dragon-Bird-Kekai-Manansala/dp/143030899
not altogether flattering I’d say