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Grace, Patricia, 1937-

Haka / Patricia Grace ; illustrated by Andrew Burdan. - Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand : Huia, 2015. - 32 unnumbered pages; colour illustrations; 22.9 cm.

Picture story book for children.

"This is the story of the haka "Ka Mate," composed by Te Rauparaha who was a chief of Ngāti Toa Rangatira. Ngāti Toa chief Te Rauparaha is pursued by his enemies and fears for his life. At Lake Rotoaira, he is hidden in a potato pit, and Te Rangikoaea, a woman of great power, sits in front of its entrance. As he listens in the dark, Te Rauparaha hears his enemies, but they cannot find him, and he climbs back to the sunlight. As he recounts this adventure to his people, his words are repeated and the haka rings out, passed down from generation to generation"--Publisher's information.

ISBN: 9781775502074 : $25.00

Subjects--Personal Names:
Te Rauparaha, 1770?-1849 --Juvenile fiction.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Haka (Dance)--Juvenile fiction.
Ngati Toa (New Zealand people)--Social life and customs --Juvenile fiction.
Ngati Toa (New Zealand people)--History --Juvenile fiction.
Haka.
Ngeri.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Picture books for children.
Children's stories, New Zealand.

Dewey Class. No.: 793.31993