A beloved Maori legend about the immortal, sea-dwelling Pania, as told by the iconic author and illustrator Peter Gossage. Pania is a creature of the sea, but she is fascinated by the land. She falls in love with a young chief who tries to make her stay on shore. The is the legend of how Pania became the reef that today lies off the coast of Napier. 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 Pania of the Reef and his popular Maui series. 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. Peter currently lives in Auckland.
