Battle of the mountains
$21.00
Battle of the mountains – By Peter Gossage
A retelling of a Māori legend that describes how Taranaki banished Mounts Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki when they tried to steal his wife, Pihanga.
Tongariro is forced to battle three strong mountains, Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki, to keep his wife, Pihanga, safe from them. This is the story of how he successfully banishes them to positions where they stand today.
You can make the mountains using the outlines in the back of the book, and fight your own battle of the mountains!
Format: This book is a Paper back.
Language: This book is written in English.
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About the Author/ Illustrator:
Peter Gossage (1946-2016) was the storyteller and illustrator of more than 20 books for children. His powerful retelling of Māori myths and legends have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations.
Other books available by Peter Gossage include:
I te timatanga also available is the bilingual version I te timatanga – In the beginning
Battle of the mountains also available is the bilingual version Battle of the mountains -Te pakanga a ngā maunga
How Maui slowed the sun also available is the bilingual version Te hopu a Māui i a Te Rā – How Māui slowed the sun
The fish of Maui also available is the bilingual version Te-ika-a-Māui – The fish of Māui
How Maui found his father & the magic jawbone
How Maui found the secret of fire
How Maui defied the goddess of death
Also available is a collection of stories in one book: Maui & other Māori legends
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