Elizabeth Colenso : the teacher / 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.

"Six year old Elizabeth Colenso screams in horror as her young Māori friend is violently taken from the classroom by an enemy warrior. She knows she will never see him again. This moment sparks a desire in Elizabeth to commit her life to spreading God's message of love and peace. It will be a life of hardship, sacrifice and challenging adventure"--Back cover.

Primary.