This dramatic story retells the legend of how Lake Wakatipu, the heart of the Queenstown region, was formed.
When Manata goes missing from her village, her people discover that she has been kidnapped by a giant. Her lover, Matakauri, sets off to rescue her, knowing that his people will never be safe until the giant is killed. While the giant sleeps, Matakauri builds a fire around him. But what will happen when the fire is lit?
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HOW MAUI DEFIED THE GODDESS OF DEATH
BATTLE OF THE MOUNTAINS
PANIA OF THE REEF
HOW MAUI FOUND THE SECRET OF FIRE
RONA AND THE MOON
Five reissues to accompany Peter Gossage’s new book The Giant of Lake Wakatipu. His distinctive artistic style is loved by adults and children alike, and his retelling of old myths is done in such a way that they are easily accessible to readers of many ages.
How wonderful to see them all back in print.
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