How Maui Found the Secret of Fire

by Peter Gossage

One of the famous Maui myths of the Maori people of Aotearoa/New Zealand, this bold and colourfully illustrated picture book tells the story in both English and Maori.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1984

Reviews

[Annette McIntyre]

A re-telling, in English and in te reo Māori, of the story of how Maui discovered fire and how people could find the trees that stored fire within.

[Andy Hickman]

“How Maui Found the Secret of Fire” by Peter Gossage.

“One evening, Maui gazed into his fire and wondered what would happen if all the fires went out.”

Maui finds his Aunty Mahuika, the Goddess of Fire, and tricks her giving him the source of fire.

As always wonderful artwork images.

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