Bibliograph

The legend of Kupe and Te Wheke, a Mauri tale, Leoni Agnew ; illustrated by Fausto Bianchi

Type

Label

The legend of Kupe and Te Wheke, a Mauri tale, Leoni Agnew ; illustrated by Fausto Bianchi

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The legend of Kupe and Te Wheke

Responsibility statement

Leoni Agnew ; illustrated by Fausto Bianchi

Series statement

Collins big cat

Sub title

a Mauri tale

Summary

Find out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional Mauri creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical octopus, Te Wheke, battle it out on the open seas, it's impossible to tell who'll be victorious. As the drama builds in this legend of good over evil, a new land is created, and the fascinating ancient Mauri culture is explored

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification