Legend of the Seven Whales

Name: Legend of the Seven Whales
Brand: Scholastic New Zealand Limited
SKU: 9781869430214
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By Mere Whaanga

Series: MAORI

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Originally published by Mahia Publishers in 1988 and then by Scholastic NZ Ltd in 1990, this is the legend of how the islands east of Wairoa came to be. Mere made the commitment to her father Te Hore (Horace) Epanaia Whaanga that this story would be published. Mere took on the role of writer and illustrator, and her father then retold the story in Māori. They agreed that both languages would be included in the finished book.

Legend of the Seven Whales is brought to life through the words and illustrations of Mere Whaanga, honouring her cultural heritage and linguistic duality by presenting the story in both English and Māori.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781869430214

Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand Limited

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2018

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Scholastic New Zealand

Edition: Revised edition

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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