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Bookmark on DeliciousPublished: Feb. 10, 2010
Words: 7754 (approximate)
Language: English
Ebook description
Based on a true story; the past meets the future. A young Maori boy saves the dignity of his tribe and in the process learns about his place in life. Fooled by the tyranny of history he is confronted with the invaluable mass of the truth. In coming to grips with his past he solidifies his steps into the future...Adult-content rating:
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fiction, new zealand, maori, tuhoe, maungapohatu, nz, uruwera, jason watson, aotearoaAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
cbell
on March 05, 2010 :
This is a very charming short story. Kevin is an 11 year old boy (but nearly 12!). He meets his mother's relatives for the first time and becomes involved in his grandfather's past and the struggle against invaders in his country.
A story told from the Maori perspective with a uniquely NZ flavour.
(reviewed the day of purchase)