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How Maui Found His Mother

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title How Maui Found His Mother
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Peter Gossage
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 261,Width 212
ISBN/Barcode 9780143505204
ClassificationsDewey:398.2
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Penguin Group (NZ)
Imprint Puffin
Publication Date 30 November 2011
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

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, where is his? So Maui goes on a quest to find her. Read all the Maori myths by Peter Gossage!

Author Biography

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.