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Experience a fresh perspective on a classic Māori legend in Kurangaituku by Whiti Hereaka, winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2022 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. This retelling of the Hatupatu story is told from the viewpoint of the traditional “monster,” Kurangaituku, the bird woman.

In the traditional tale, Hatupatu is captured while hunting and imprisoned in the mountains by Kurangaituku. Through her eyes, readers witness events that lead to dramatic confrontations, exploring themes of perspective, identity, and Māori mythology.

• Award-winning retelling of the Hatupatu legend
• Told from the perspective of Kurangaituku, the bird woman
• Explores Māori mythology, identity, and storytelling

• Author: Whiti Hereaka
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781775506560

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