How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

Brief Description
A beloved Maori myth about how Maui met his father, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds... Read More
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How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

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A beloved Maori myth about how Maui met his father, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage.

Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.

Read all the Maori myths by Peter Gossage!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143505198

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2011

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Puffin

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 7.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 296.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 32

About the Author

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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