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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...
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Description
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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