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Tākapu the Lone Hunter

By Ned Barraud
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The gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick. When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time? Can she avoid danger beneath the surface? And will... Read More
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The gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick.

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The gannet, or tākapu, must set off through the skies to find food for her chick.

When she spots a feeding frenzy far below, she needs to act fast. Will she plunge through the waves in time? Can she avoid danger beneath the surface? And will she make it home with a meal for her waiting chick?

Tākapu the Lone Hunter is perfect for:

  • enjoying an action-oriented approach to non-fiction
  • searching the lush illustrations for details
  • children who love the natural world

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781991142511

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2026

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: A&U Children's NZ

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Ned Barraud New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published Pre-orders Pre-orders by Release Date

About the Author

Ned Barraud is a New Zealand-based illustrator, artist, and author known for his detailed nature paintings and popular children's books. His work celebrates Aotearoa's unique wildlife, landscapes, and natural heritage through art prints, original paintings, and storytelling.

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