Pipi and Pou and the Waves of Destruction

Name: Pipi and Pou and the Waves of Destruction
Brand: OneTree House Ltd
SKU: 9781990035364
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Pipi and Pou #5:

By Tim Tipene

Series: Pipi and Pou

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Huge tides are swamping the coast and overrunning the homes of a coastal Marae. Nan believes it isn't what it seems, and the trio of heroes set off in Betsy to find out more. It takes all three to reach the source of the problem and... Read More

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Huge tides are swamping the coast and overrunning the homes of a coastal Marae. Nan believes it isn’t what it seems, and the trio of heroes set off in Betsy to find out more. It takes all three to reach the source of the problem and some strong negotiation skills to resolve the situation.

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A glossary of the te reo Māori phrases is included in each title.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781990035364

Publisher: OneTree House Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2024

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: OneTree House Ltd

Illustration: black and white illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Isobel Te Aho-White

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 100.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 120

Collections

Children's Books Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Children's Books New Zealand Published Series: Pipi and Pou Tim Tipene

About the Author

Tim Waitai-Tipene, (Ngāti Kuri/Ngāti Whatua) – was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Māori and NZ European. First published in 1996 Tim is now the author of more than thirteen books, five of which have won awards. Isobel Te Aho-White, (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāi Tahu) – a very popular illustrator based in Wellington. “My personal artwork is definitely about connecting people with each other and with nature … uplifting people, especially young women,” Isobel remarks.

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