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How Maui Found the Secret of Fire
This story by Peter Gossage retells the legend of everyone's favourite, mischievous demi god Maui and his visit to his grandmother.
Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When the people wake they are furious, so Maui must visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire.
“Mahuika raised her gnarled hands. At the tip of each finger burned a flame. She plucked one from her thumb and gave it to Maui.”Details
Author: Peter Gossage
Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505648
Suggested level: 5-9 years oldThis product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum.
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The Fish of Maui
The Fish of Maui by Peter Gossage retells the story of Maui and his jealous brothers, who don't want him to come fishing with them. However Maui is cleverer than they are, and one day not only does he trick them, but he catches the best fish of all – Aotearoa New Zealand. Simply told with vivid illustrations, this traditional classic is an instant favorite with children.
Based on the traditional Maori legend of Te Ika a Maui; how Maui caught the Great Fish that is the North Island of New Zealand.
Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics. The legends surrounding Maui are told in their many forms all over New Zealand and even across the Pacific. Find more of his stories in Wellington Museum and at Space Place.
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Author: Peter Gossage
Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505648
Suggested level: 5-9 years oldThis product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum.
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How Maui Slowed the Sun
How Maui Slowed the Sun is a story by Peter Gossage that retells the legend of how Maui tamed the sun to help the people of his village.
“Every day we have to rush to do our chores and gather our food before the sun sets. Why should we be slaves to the sun? I will catch the sun before it rises, and teach it to travel slowly across the sky!”
Faced with days that are too short and nights that are too long Maui comes up with a plan to slow the sun’s passage through the sky. With the help of his brothers, Maui sets out for the home of the sun to catch it and make it move more slowly.Details
Author/Illustrator: Peter Gossage
ISBN: 9780143505181
32 Pages
First Published 2011
Recommended for ages 5 to 9.This product is also available for purchase in store at Wellington Museum and Space Place.
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