Tāwhaki: The deeds of a demigod
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Tāwhaki: The deeds of a demigod – by Hirini Moko Mead, illustrated by Scott Pearson
Similar to Māui, Tāwhaki was a demigod who possessed mighty powers. He miraculously came back to life after he was left for dead by his brothers-in-law. He touched his blind grandmother’s eyes, and she was able to see. And he climbed to the heavens to find his wife Tangotango.
And these are only three of his adventures.
Format: This book is a Paper back.
Language: This book is written in English.
The reo Māori version is available here: Ko Tāwhaki-nui-a-hema: Āna mahi whakahirahira
Published: May 2022.
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About the Author:
Hirini Moko Mead (Ngāti Awa, Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāi Tūhoe, Ngāti Manawa and Tūhourangi) is a prominent Māori writer and commentator. Author of over 70 books, papers and articles, he was Foundation Professor of Māori studies at Victoria University of Wellington and was closely involved in establishing Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiārangi in Whakatane.
A scholar of rare expertise of Māori language, culture and history. Hirini was made a distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2007 for his service to Māori and to Education. This was upgraded to a knighthood in 2009.
All books available at Poi Princess by Hirini include:
Te toi whakairo: The art of Māori carving
Te whatu tāniko – Tāniko weaving: Technique and tradition
Tikanga Māori: Living by Māori values (Revised edition)
Tāwhaki: The deeds of a demigod also available in te reo Māori Kō Tāwhaki-nui-a-hema: Āna mahi whakahirahira
About the Illustrator:
Scott Pearson has spent his career producing work for graphic novels, children’s books, school journals, animation and more.
He lives in Hamilton, New Zealand with his wife, four daughters and a busy at-home illustration & design business.
Other books Scott has illustrated:
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