Join us on a literary world trip!

Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!

I want to read the book!

All characters reduced

Ko Te Hiakai Tangata - Te Taniwha o Tuarā-rangaia - cover

Ko Te Hiakai Tangata - Te Taniwha o Tuarā-rangaia

Hirini Moko Mead

Publisher: Huia Publishers

0
0
0

Summary

This is the Māori language edition of Te Hiakai Tangata:The Taniwha of Tuarā-Rangaia. This is a story of a taniwha that lives beside a track between villages and menaces travellers and the surrounding iwi. When a chief's son is taken by the taniwha, Te Hiakai, the people devise many plans to trap and kill the taniwha, but each time Te Hiakai outwits them. In the end, Pōhutukawa, a chief's daughter, speaks to the taniwha. Through her words a spell is broken, and the taniwha transforms into a young warrior, Te Haeata, who had been cursed by a tohunga long ago. Pōhutukawa and Te Haeata fall in love and live out their lives together. But Te Haeata never quite shakes off the spell, and in old age, he transforms into an eel and becomes a guardian in the Rangitāiki river.

Available since: 04/01/2022.

Print length: 160 pages.

Other books that might interest you

Cake Mix Cooking for Kids - cover

Cake Mix Cooking for Kids

Stephanie Ashcraft

0
0
0

Wannabe bakers can stir up some fun with kid-friendly recipes from the New York Times bestselling author of 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix. With this book, kids can tie on an apron and whip up tasty treats for friends and family, while learning basic kitchen rules, cooking terms, and mixing, measuring, baking, and cooling tips. A cake mix is the basic ingredient for these delicious recipes, but cake isn’t the only thing kids will learn to make. Give Black Owl Cookies, Candy Cookie Pops, Bubblegum Bars, or Fruity Pizzas a try. Or, if you really want to be creative, bake some Mini Cupcake Kabobs, Delicious Cake Balls, or Tangy and Twisted Trifle. Party picks include Happy Everything Cake and Candy Cane Cupcakes, while summer favorites feature Sandy Beach Buckets and Red, White, and Blue Cake. These recipes are a fun and easy way for kids to enjoy time in the kitchen.

Whetū Toa and the Hunt for Ramses - cover

Whetū Toa and the Hunt for Ramses

Steph Matuku

0
0
0

Whetū is about to start school, and no one is happy. Not the chicken. Not the bull. Especially not Ramses the golden ram, who goes missing. Tori the cat and Whetū go on a rescue mission. They catch starbeams to zany worlds and end up on a planet run by an evil magician who gets his power by draining the magic from animals. However, Whetū's tāniko woven friendship bracelet and a clever Ramses are more than a match for the evil sorcerer.

Seekers: Island of Shadows - cover

Seekers: Island of Shadows

Erin Hunter

0
0
0

“A companion to the wildly popular Seeker books . . . Reflecting the realities of the natural world, this new adventure will be greeted with delight.” —Booklist 
 
The journey home begins . . . 
 
Toklo, Kallik, and Lusa survived the perilous mission that brought them together, and now it’s time for them to find their way home. Kallik and Lusa are ready to be among their own kinds again, but Toklo, devastated by the loss of their companion Ujurak, feels hopeless and afraid of what’s to come. 
 
When the group reaches a shadowy island covered in mountains and ice, Kallik is sure they’re almost back to the Frozen Sea. But a terrifying accident leads them into a maze of abandoned tunnels, unlike anything they’ve ever seen before—making them question their path once again. 
 
The bears grow desperate for a sign to guide them, and when they meet a cub who has lost his whole family, Toklo believes the cub has been sent by Ujurak. But the others are unsure. Can they trust their new companion? Or could he be hiding something that will endanger them all?

The Golden Door - cover

The Golden Door

Emily Rodda

0
0
0

In this fantasy trilogy opener by a New York Times bestseller, a boy searches for his missing brothers and journeys into a world of uncertain dangers. 
 
The walled city of Weld is under attack from ferocious flying creatures that raid in the night, bringing death and destruction. The Warden calls for Volunteers to find and destroy the Enemy sending invaders, and the heroes of Weld answer the call one by one, never to return. Rye is officially too young to go, but his brothers are among the lost and he must find them. What terrors await him beyond the Wall? 
 
Praise for The Golden Door 
 
“In this start to a new series, Rodda, the author of the popular Deltora Quest books, has created a well-realized, high-fantasy world, and the fast-paced, accessible story will leave readers anticipating Rye’s next adventure.” —Booklist 
 
“Rodda’s world-building is, as always, excellent.” —School Library Journal

Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Rowdy Red Panda - cover

Zoe's Rescue Zoo: The Rowdy Red...

Amelia Cobb

0
0
0

At Zoe's Rescue Zoo only the cutest, cuddliest animals need apply!
Zoe loves living at her uncle's rescue zoo because there's always something exciting going on. And Zoe also has an amazing secret... She can actually TALK to the animals!
Ruby the red panda is full of energy but sometimes she can be a bit naughty. With the zoo competing for a special winter award, can Ruby impress the judge ... or will her enthusiasm place her in danger?
Another fantastic title in the perfect series for young animal lovers, beautifully illustrated throughout by Sophy Williams.
Have you read Zoe's other adventures?
The Lonely Lion Cub
The Puzzled Penguin
The Silky Seal Pup
The Eager Elephant
The Lucky Snow Leopard
The Pesky Polar Bear
The Cuddly Koala
The Wild Wolf Pup
The Happy Hippo
The Sleepy Snowy Owl
The Scruffy Sea Otter
The Picky Puffin
The Giggly Giraffe
The Curious Kangaroo
The Super Sloth
The Little Llama
The Messy Meerkat
The Helpful Hedgehog

Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer - cover

Scampy Doodle and the Reindeer

G. J. Barnes

0
0
0

Scampy Doodle is a happy go lucky black dog who has a strong nose for adventure.
It's Christmas Eve and Scampy Doodle is fast asleep when he is woken by a strange noise coming from the chimney. Discover what happens when he goes to investigate and gets the greatest surprise of his life!