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mao eng
25 p.
col. ill.
Published simultaneously in English: The seven stars of Matariki.
Summary: When Mitai's seven handsome brothers are bewitched by seven beautiful women, Mitai seeks advice and learns that the women are patupaiarehe and must be cast far away. They are given to Urutengangana, the god of the stars, who places them in the far away heavens. Yet once a year, at winter solstice, he allows them to shine in the Eastern sky. A contemporary myth of love, magic, and adventure that celebrates Matariki. Includes brief factual information about Matariki.
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator.