The seven stars of Matariki

Object detail

Accession number

PUB-2017-82.6

Maker

Toni Rolleston-Cummins
Nikki Slade-Robinson

Description

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. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper

Physical description

25 pages : colour illustrations ; 21 x 30 cm

ISBN/ISSN

9781869693275

Other title

7 stars of Matariki

Collection

Young Readers Collection

Credit line

Toni Rolleston-Cummins et al. 2008. The seven stars of Matariki, PUB-2017-82.6. Walsh Memorial Library, The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Book Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Other Documents

Production place

Wellington New Zealand

Subject: all levels

Maori (New Zealand people) Education History Material Culture Rites and ceremonies Social life and customs

Collection type

Published Titles Walsh Memorial Library

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Name/Title: Te Huihui o Matariki Maker: Toni Rolleston-Cummins, Nikki Slade-Robinson, Hone Morris Production date: 2008 ISBN/ISSN: 9781869693305 Accession number: PUB-2017-82.7 See full details

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