A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage’s beloved Mori myths, in one stunning volume.

Peter Gossages memorable retellings of Mori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature.

These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Mui the quick-witted and the trickster whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te-Ika-a-Mui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal.

Mui and Other Mori Legends contains eight essential stories. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Mui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more.

The treasury includes –

• How Mui Found his Mother
• How Mui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone
• The Fish of Mui
• How Mui Slowed the Sun
• How Mui Found the Secret of Fire
• How Mui Defied the Goddess of Death
• Battle of the Mountains
• Pania of the Reef

Written by – Peter Gossage

ISBN – 9780143309291