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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Maui and the sun Maui and the sun June Melser How Maui and his brothers slow the sun down to lengthen the days. OL24200211W
Pouakai the man-eater Pouakai the man-eater Pauline Cartwright Small hunting parties are disappearing. Others return to the tribe with horrifying tales of a giant bird, Pouakai the man-eater, who casts a shadow over the sky. The people once laughing and happy ar… OL27676312W
The legend of the breathing lake The legend of the breathing lake Anita Lewis A retelling of a Māori legend that describes how Lake Wakatipu was formed by an evil giant who kidnapped a beautiful Māori maiden. Suggested level: junior, primary. OL28178188W
Te ika a Maui Te ika a Maui Richard Taylor (1805–1873) In presenting Te Ika A Maui to the Public, it will be necessary to commence with saying, that this was formerly the only name which the Natives had for the Island, and that it is nearly identical wit… OL6943752W