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The River Monster
Series: Pipi and Pou
Brief Description
The start of a new beginner chapter book series designed for readers 6 – 8 years old. Each adventure features two cousins who transform into superheroes to solve a problem, under the watchful eye of their very wise Nana. Pipi is a Pouakai, a giant eagle,...
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Join Pipi and Pou in their new adventure series as they transform into a mighty eagle and a fierce taniwha in order to overcome dangers and save lives.
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Description
The start of a new beginner chapter book series designed for readers 6 – 8 years old. Each adventure features two cousins who transform into superheroes to solve a problem, under the watchful eye of their very wise Nana. Pipi is a Pouakai, a giant eagle, while Pou is a Taniwha. Each story is 8 chapters long and features two or more illustrations per chapter. The format is slightly larger at 198mm high and 143mm wide.
These stories, like The River Monster, are designed to have instant appeal to younger readers who are wanting to progress from picture books to read real books.
Tim Waitai-Tipene, (Ngati Kuri/Ngati Whatua) was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Maori 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, (Ngati Kahungunu/Ngai Tahu) is 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,” Izzy remarks.
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The Raging Mountain
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The River Monster
The start of a new beginner chapter book series designed for readers 6 – 8 years old. Each adventure features two cousins who transform into superheroes to solve a problem, under the watchful eye of their very wise Nana. Pipi is a Pouakai, a giant eagle, while Pou is a Taniwha. Each story is 8 chapters long and features two...Paperback$2700Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781990035234
Publisher: OneTree House Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 28 July 2022
Country: New Zealand
Imprint: OneTree House Ltd
Illustration: 16 black and white (two per chapter)
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Isobel Te Ano-White
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 300g
Pages: 108
About the Author
Tim Tipene was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Maori and NZ European. Tim's immediate family were abusive and violent. His biological father was a convicted predator and violent offender who spent much of life behind bars. It was only with the extended whanau that he felt loved. Expelled from high school Tim went through a number of jobs, homes and relationships before he managed to find help to address his past. For 25 years, Tim has been changing lives through his acclaimed Warrior Kids programme, his award-winning books and his inspirational talks. Tim has appeared on television and radio, and in various magazines and newspapers. He overcame his abusive and violent childhood, broke the cycle, and has spent his life transforming the lives of others. About the Illustrator: Izzy Joy is a young but experienced illustrator. "My personal artwork is definitely about connecting people with each other and with nature ... uplifting people, especially young women, and raising understanding and compassion toward people that are struggling in life" Izzy remarks. Izzy's works include The Story of Rangi and Papa (Zine) and Io Wahine (Zine).
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