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The seven stars of Matariki / by Toni Rolleston-Cummins ; illustrated by Nikki Slade-Robinson.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Wellington, N.Z. : Huia, 2008Description: 25 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 x 30 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1869693272
  • 9781869693275
Other title:
  • 7 stars of Matariki
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 428.6 22
Summary: When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Brief factual information about Matariki. Suggested level: junior, primary.
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 428.6 ROL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A439992B
Book North Campus North Campus Main Collection 428.6 ROL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A511158B
Book South Campus South Campus Main Collection 428.6 ROL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A511157B
Book South Campus South Campus Main Collection 428.6 ROL (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available A511159B

Picture story book for children.

Published simultaneously in English and Māori.

When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Brief factual information about Matariki. Suggested level: junior, primary.

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