Maui and Other Maori Legend

Yoto Says: From slowing the sun to fishing up an island, M??ui stars in this magical 8-story collection of M??ori legends. Peter Gossage??s memorable retellings of M??ori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero M??ui ?C the quick-witted and the trickster ?C whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te-Ika-a-M??ui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. M??ui and Other M??ori Legends contains eight essential stories. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How M??ui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. See more