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Meariki

by Helen Pearse-Otene, Andrew Burdan

This graphic novel tells the stories of Meariki, a slave who serves a chief's only daughter, Hineamuru. When Hineamuru is abducted by a warlock, Meariki and P?hi, a young warrior and Hineamuru's lover, go on a hazardous journey to rescue Hineamuru.

FORMAT
Hardcover
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Meariki is a slave to the people of Ngai Kuwai and must obey the chief and look after his only daughter, Hineamuru. When Hineamuru is abducted by a warlock, Meariki and Pehi, a young warrior and Hineamuru's lover, go on a hazardous journey to rescue Hineamuru. Pehi is brave but arrogant, while Meariki is clever and resourceful, and the success of the journey rests on her. At each incident in the adventure, Pehi and Meariki uncover hidden truths, and Meariki comes to realise that in saving Hineamuru, she will also reveal her own true destiny.

Prizes

Winner of PANZ Book Design Awards: Best Educational Book 2015

Details

ISBN177550171X
Author Andrew Burdan
Publisher Huia Publishers
Year 2015
ISBN-10 177550171X
ISBN-13 9781775501718
Imprint Huia Publishers
Place of Publication Wellington
Country of Publication New Zealand
Pages 52
Format Hardcover
Illustrator Andrew Burdan
Subtitle The Quest for the Truth
Short Title Meariki
Language English
Media Book
DEWEY 741.5993
Audience Children / Juvenile
Audience Age 7
Country of Origin NZ
Product Class Description Children's Fiction
Publication Date 2015-07-31
Illustrations Illustrations
NZ Release Date 2015-07-31
UK Release Date 2015-07-31

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