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Sullivan, Robert, 1967-

Weaving earth and sky : myths & legends of Aotearoa / Robert Sullivan ; illustrated by Gavin Bishop. - Auckland, N.Z. : Random House New Zealand, 2002. - 120 pages; illustrations (some colour); 26 cm.

Reprinted as pbk.: 2006. Also available via the World Wide Web.

The creation voyages -- Tāne and Hine Tītama -- The stories of Māui -- The adventures of Tāwhaki -- The adventures of Rata -- Kupe's voyage.

Robert Sullivan retells the classic Maori legends in an accessible style and in a way that takes its inspiration from their original oral tradition. He writes from a pan-tribal viewpoint so that the myths can be enjoyed by all. Last year the author was on a fellowship at the University of Hawaii where he researched the myths going back to the first recorded accounts of them. Gavin Bishop illustrates them simply and clearly.

New Zealand Post Non-Fiction, 2003 New Zealand Post Book of the Year, 2003

ISBN: 186941800X (pbk.) : $24.99 1869415167 (hbk.) : $39.95 9781869418007 (pbk.) : $24.99

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Maori (New Zealand people)--Folklore --Juvenile literature.
Legends--New Zealand --Juvenile literature.
Mythology, Maori--Juvenile literature.
Mythology--Juvenile literature.
Legends--Juvenile literature.

Dewey Class. No.: 398.20993