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How Maui Found His Mother

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How Maui Found His Mother is a beloved Maori myth about how Maui discovered his mother, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. After he is found washed up on the beach as a baby, Maui is brought up by his powerful uncle.... Read More
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How Maui Found His Mother is a beloved Maori myth about how Maui discovered his mother, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage.

After he is found washed up on the beach as a baby, Maui is brought up by his powerful uncle. But one thing bothers him—other children have mothers, so where is his? Determined to find her, Maui embarks on a quest.

Read all the Maori myths by Peter Gossage!

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9780143505204

Publisher: Penguin Group (NZ)

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 November 2011

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 3.0mm

Width: 212.0mm

Height: 261.0mm

Weight: 155g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Peter Gossage is the storyteller and illustrator of many published works, including myths such as Hinemoa and Tutanekai and Pania of the Reef. His distinctive artistic style is loved by adults and children alike, and his retelling of old and interesting myths is done in such a way that they are easily accessible to readers of many ages. Peter lives in Auckland.

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