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Losi the Giant Fisherman
Samoan Myths and Legends Pick a Path Collection
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Losi the Giant Fisherman tells the tale of Losi the Giant, the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods, to...
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Losi the Giant was the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods', to Earth.
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Losi the Giant Fisherman tells the tale of Losi the Giant, the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods, to Earth.
Series: Samoan Myths and Legends Pick a Path Collection
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Losi the Giant Fisherman
Losi the Giant Fisherman tells the tale of Losi the Giant, the greatest fisherman across all the moana. A mischievous and loyal friend to sea creatures and all humans, Losi will always be remembered as the hero who brought taro, the food of the Gods, to Earth.Paperback$2000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473622169
Publisher: Dahlia Malaeulu
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 May 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: Mila's Books
Illustration: 13 black and white
Contributors:
- Assisted by Mason Malaeulu
- Edited by Donna Blaber
- Illustrated by Nisha Buddi
- Cover design or artwork by Rica Carbrex
- Cover design or artwork by Liz Tui-Morris
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 4.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 54
Collections
Aotearoa New Zealand History
Children's Books
Childrenβs, Teenage and Educational
Dahlia Malaeulu
Education & Reference
Fiction
General Fiction
Historical Fiction
History & Archaeology
History & Military
New Zealand and Australia Published
New Zealand History
New Zealand Published
Series: Samoan Myths and Legends Pick a Path Collection
About the Author
Dahlia Malaeulu is an award-winning author and publisher of Milaβs Books - Pasifika children's books that help tamaiti to be seen, heard and valued. She is a passionate educator at heart, was the recipient of the NZ Emerging Publisher Award (2023) and serves on the Te Pou Muramura Read NZ board.
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