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The Boys in the Waka Ama

By Angie Belcher
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The Boys in the Waka Ama by Angie Belcher invites readers to meet the dedicated team of boys training hard for the big competition in this thrilling tale of waka ama racing! This story celebrates the traditional Polynesian sport of outrigger canoe racing, brought to you... Read More
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The Boys in the Waka Ama

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The Boys in the Waka Ama by Angie Belcher invites readers to meet the dedicated team of boys training hard for the big competition in this thrilling tale of waka ama racing!

This story celebrates the traditional Polynesian sport of outrigger canoe racing, brought to you by the creators of the bestselling The Girls in the Kapa Haka.

These are the crew of the waka, which race side-by-side at a heart-thumping, breath-taking pace. Their whanau have gathered along the shore, cheering, "Kia tere! Kia tere! Kia tere - give more!" The waka glides faster as the boys dig in deep. There will be no rest till the race is complete, as they race in the waka ama.

With a lovely singing text and vibrant illustrations, this timely story celebrates all aspects of this incredibly popular and fast-growing sport that is so special to Aotearoa.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780143774297

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2020

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Debbie Tipuna

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 227.0mm

Weight: 118g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

Author Angie Belcher is a writer, teacher and adventurer who has has produced several books for children. Angie lives in Rotorua, New Zealand. Debbie Tipuna is a full-time artist and children's book illustrator who lives in the beautiful coastal city of Tauranga, New Zealand. Angie and Debbie have collaborated on a number of books that celebrate the culture and traditions of Aotearoa - the most popular being Puffin's recently re-released The Girls in the Kapa Haka.

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