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The Fish of Maui

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

The Fish of Maui

Contributors:

By (Author) Peter Gossage

ISBN:

9780143505174

Publisher:

Penguin Group (NZ)

Imprint:

Puffin

Publication Date:

30th November 2011

Country:

New Zealand

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

398.20993

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

32

Dimensions:

Width 210mm, Height 297mm, Spine 2mm

Weight:

165g

Description

A beloved Maori myth about the origin of New Zealand's North Island, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all. Also available as a Maori-English text, Te-Ika-a-Maui/The Fish of Maui Read all the Maori myths by Peter Gossage!

Author Bio

Peter Gossage is the storyteller and illustrator of many published works, including myths such as Hinemoa and Tutanekai and Pania of the Reef. His distinctive artistic style is loved by adults and children alike, and his retelling of old and interesting myths is done in such a way that they are easily accessible to readers of many ages. Peter lives in Auckland.

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