Ruatara and the new beginning / written by Alison Condon and Gina Taggart ; illustrated by Tania Hassounia ; produced by Dave Mann.

Graphic novel.

"Read about the hardships and determination of the first missionaries who came to New Zealand. Hear about the positive change that came to Māori as the story of the Gospel unfolded before them. Find out about the mistakes that were made and the victories that were won. Grasp an understanding of the power for good the Gospel has for the human family, as proven in the golden witness given by Māori as they turned away from intense superstition and tribal warfare towards a new way of peace ... this is New Zealand's untold story"--Publisher's Web site.

"Ruatara loves adventure. The young man from the chiefly line of Ngāpuhi can't wait to set sail for England to meet the King. It's an adventure that will nearly cost him his life, and which will bring about enormous changes in his country"--Back cover.

Primary.