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Bezig met laden... The Taniwha of Wellington Harbourdoor Moira Wairama, Bruce Potter (Illustrator)
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Retelling of the legend of how Wellington Harbour was created. In ancient times in Aotearoa, there was a beautiful lake in which there dwelt two monstrous taniwha. Their names were Whataitai and Ngake. Whataitai and Ngake are two taniwha living in a beautiful lake, however when Ngake gets bored and decides to break free into the ocean his actions have far reaching consequences and help shape the landscape of our capital city. Suggested level: junior, primary. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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This is a retelling of the Māori legend of how Wellington Harbour in New Zealand was formed. In ancient times two Taniwha, Whātaitai and Ngake lived in a beautiful lake. Whātaitai was a gentle easy-going taniwha while Ngake was vigorous and turbulent. Ngake decided that he wanted to break free of the lake and journey into the ocean. He invited Whātaitai to come with him, but he refused and they argued. Ngake swam in great circles around the lake to build up speed and then swam southwards and smashed through into the open sea. Bruised and bleeding he swam off into the vast ocean, leaving the sea to surge through the gap and create a harbour. Whātaitai belatedly decided to join him but as the tide is going out he becomes stranded. For many generations he is stuck until a great earthquake lifts him up.
This lovingly written story is beautifully illustrated by Bruce Potter. There is an author’s note, glossary and map of the Wellington Harbour. Very enjoyable, sure to become a classic. (