{"product_id":"purakau-by-various-authors-9780143772965","title":"Purakau","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRanginui, Papatuanuku, Maui, Tawhaki . . .\u003c\/em\u003e our enduring stories retold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA lively, stimulating and engaging retelling of \u003cem\u003epurakau\u003c\/em\u003e – Maori myths – by contemporary Maori writers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKa mua, ka muri . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAncient Maori creation myths, portrayals of larger-than-life heroes, and tales of engrossing magical beings have endured through the ages. Some hail back to Hawaiki, while others are firmly grounded in New Zealand and its landscape. Through countless generations, these stories have been reshaped and passed on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis new collection presents a wide range of traditional myths that have been retold by some of our best Maori wordsmiths. The writers have added their own creativity, perspectives, and sometimes wonderfully unexpected twists, bringing new life and energy to these rich, spellbinding, and significant \u003cem\u003etaonga\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a fresh look at Papatuanuku, enjoy a wild ride with Maui, or have a creepy encounter with Ruruhi-Kerepo, for these and many more mythical figures await you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExplore the past, from it shape the future . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contributors are: Jacqueline Carter, David Geary, Patricia Grace, Briar Grace-Smith, Whiti Hereaka, Keri Hulme, Witi Ihimaera, Kelly Joseph, Hemi Kelly, Nic Low, Tina Makereti, Kelly Ana Morey, Paula Morris, Frazer Rangihuna, Renee, Robert Sullivan, Apirana Taylor, Ngahuia Te Awekotuku, Clayton Te Kohe, Hone Tuwhare, Briar Wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342678151404,"sku":"9780143772965","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4445843482239.jpg?v=1743933400","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/purakau-by-various-authors-9780143772965","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}