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The Long Walk
from Wellington to Waikawa
Brief Description
Thomas Bevan’s account of the challenging journey he and his siblings made from Wellington to Waikawa has been skilfully retold for young readers. The Long Walk brings history alive for today’s children. It also delivers the importance of values such as courage, resilience, trust and strong family...
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Format: Paperback / softback
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In winter 1845, four children and a Maori guide walked from Wellington to Waikawa to join their father. Based on a 1906 account by one child, this re-imagined journey unfolds amid tensions between Maori and Pakeha, and remembers the precious days spent with Ropina guiding them home.
- Based on actual events at a turbulent time in New Zealand’s history.
- A treasured family memory.
- A journey that has inspired re-enactment.
- Illustrated by Isaac du Toit, finalist in the 2025 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
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Description
Thomas Bevan’s account of the challenging journey he and his siblings made from Wellington to Waikawa has been skilfully retold for young readers.
The Long Walk brings history alive for today’s children. It also delivers the importance of values such as courage, resilience, trust and strong family bonds, showing caring and respectful interactions between Māori and Pākehā.
The Long Walk brings history alive for today’s children. It also delivers the importance of values such as courage, resilience, trust and strong family bonds, showing caring and respectful interactions between Māori and Pākehā.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780473771324
Publisher: He Ara Pukerua
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 December 2025
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: He Ara Pukerua
Illustration: Approx 23 colour illustrations
DIMENSIONS
Width: 156.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 70
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