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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...
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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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