Paterson, Malcolm, 1975-

The castle in our backyard / Malcolm Patterson ; illustrated by Leah Mulgrew. - 31 pages : colour illustrations, colour map ; 29 cm

Picture story book for children. "Sharing our stories.". "Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate; Waitakere City Council; Committee for Auckland; Ngāti Whatua o Orakei Māori Trust Board.".

Includes bibliographical references (page 31).

Tui and his cousin Jennifer are not very excited when Nanny Marei suggests a picnic on Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill). But during their trip they explore and learn about the Goddess of Fire, the Māori tribes who lived there, a Chinese gardener, Sir John Logan Campbell and the tourists of today. Suggested level: junior, primary.


In English with some Māori.

1877514055 9781877514050

Oratia Media, 783 West Coast Rd., Oratia, Auckland 0604, N.Z. ; www.oratiamedia.com


Children's stories, New Zealand
Pakiwaitara


One Tree Hill (Auckland, N.Z.)--History--Juvenile fiction

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