Maui and Other Legends

Maui and Other Legends

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2016-10-03

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780143309291

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"A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori 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 Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"


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Download or read book Maui and Other Legends written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori 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 Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"


Legends of Ma-ui, a Demi God of Polynesia

Legends of Ma-ui, a Demi God of Polynesia

Author: William Drake Westervelt

Publisher:

Published: 1910

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Legends of Ma-ui, a Demi God of Polynesia written by William Drake Westervelt and published by . This book was released on 1910 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


How Maui Slowed the Sun

How Maui Slowed the Sun

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780143503392

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The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.


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Download or read book How Maui Slowed the Sun written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.


Maui

Maui

Author: Robert Sullivan

Publisher: Godwit Pub.

Published: 1996-11-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781869620066

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The story of Maui in comic strip form.


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Download or read book Maui written by Robert Sullivan and published by Godwit Pub.. This book was released on 1996-11-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Maui in comic strip form.


Land of the Long White Cloud

Land of the Long White Cloud

Author: Kiri Te Kanawa

Publisher: Puffin

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780140345339

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For children.


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Download or read book Land of the Long White Cloud written by Kiri Te Kanawa and published by Puffin. This book was released on 1989 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children.


The Legends and Myths of Hawaii

The Legends and Myths of Hawaii

Author: David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii)

Publisher:

Published: 1888

Total Pages: 572

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book The Legends and Myths of Hawaii written by David Kalakaua (King of Hawaii) and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


Maui the Demigod

Maui the Demigod

Author: Steven Goldsberry

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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Download or read book Maui the Demigod written by Steven Goldsberry and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


The Fish of Maui

The Fish of Maui

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2011-11-30

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780143505174

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Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.


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Download or read book The Fish of Maui written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui's jealous brothers don't want him to come fishing with them. Maui is cleverer than they are, however, and not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all.


How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2011-11-30

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780143505198

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Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.


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Download or read book How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2011-11-30 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.


How Maui Found the Secret of Fire

How Maui Found the Secret of Fire

Author: Peter Gossage

Publisher: Puffin Books

Published: 2012-11-21

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780143505648

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Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When his people wake they are very angry and Maui must go to the volcano to visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire. Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics.


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Download or read book How Maui Found the Secret of Fire written by Peter Gossage and published by Puffin Books. This book was released on 2012-11-21 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When his people wake they are very angry and Maui must go to the volcano to visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire. Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics.