Māui and the Secret of Fire

Māui and the Secret of Fire
Author: Suelyn Ching Tune
Publisher: Kolowalu Book
Total Pages: 31
Release: 1991-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780824813918

Måaui forces the mud hens to tell him the secret of how to make fire.

How Maui Found the Secret of Fire

How Maui Found the Secret of Fire
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2012-11-21
Genre: Maori (New Zealand people)
ISBN: 9780143505648

Maui the trickster wants to know what will happen if he puts out all the fires in his pa. When his people wake they are very angry and Maui must go to the volcano to visit Mahuika, the goddess of fire. Peter Gossage's superbly retold stories of Maui are now New Zealand classics.

Maui and the Secret of Fire

Maui and the Secret of Fire
Author: Donovan Bixley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2021-09
Genre: Fire
ISBN: 9781988516936

A fun, energetic retelling of one of many exploits of Maui - a traditional Polynesian trickster Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan's unique twist and trademark humor. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humor to the book. Darryn Joseph and Keri Opai ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate.

How Maui Slowed the Sun

How Maui Slowed the Sun
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 40
Release: 2008-09-01
Genre: Maori (New Zealand people)
ISBN: 9780143503392

The days seem to pass at a rate too fast to accomplish all his chores. Maui sets out to capture the sun, succeeds, and lengthens the hours of daylight. Suggested level: junior, primary.

Maui and Other Legends

Maui and Other Legends
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2016-10-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9780143309291

"A beautiful collection of artist Peter Gossage's beloved Maori myths, in one stunning volume.Peter Gossage's memorable retellings of Maori oral myths have captivated the children of New Zealand for generations. Their dramatic and distinctive illustrations with minimal yet evocative language form a powerful combination, and each has earned its place among the beloved classics of our literature. These are exciting, magical tales of adventure and intrigue. Several feature the remarkable culture hero Maui - the quick-witted and the trickster - whose exploits include slowing the sun in its course across the sky, fishing up the North Island/Te Ika a Maui, discovering the secret of fire and his attempt to trick the goddess of death and become immortal. Maui and Other Legends contains eight essential legends. In this volume you will find timeless favourites such as How Maui Found his Mother, Battle of the Mountains, Pania of the Reef and many more. The treasury includes- How Maui Found his Mother How Maui Found his Father and the Magic Jawbone The Fish of Maui How Maui Slowed the Sun How Maui Found the Secret of Fire How Maui Defied the Goddess of Death Battle of the Mountains Pania of the Reef"

How Maui Slowed the Sun

How Maui Slowed the Sun
Author: Suelyn Ching Tune
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Total Pages: 36
Release: 1988-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780824810832

Recounts how Maui uses his magical powers to slow the path of the sun across the sky, thus allowing crops more time to grow, fishermen more time to fish, and children more time to play.

How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone

How Maui Found His Father and the Magic Jawbone
Author: Peter Gossage
Publisher: Puffin Books
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2011-11-30
Genre: Maori (New Zealand people)
ISBN: 9780143505198

Maui wants to know two things: who is his father and where does his mother go during the day? One day he follows her and finds himself in the underworld.

Under the Maui Sky

Under the Maui Sky
Author: Kellie Coates Gilbert
Publisher: Kellie Gilbert LLC
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1734459883

Aloha! Welcome to the Maui Island Series where the dramas of everyday life keep the Briscoe family and their friends laughing, crying and falling in love. Set against the lush backdrop of a tropical island, Under the Maui Sky captures the emotionally charged, complex dynamics that come with being part of a family. Readers will laugh and shed a few tears as Ava Briscoe and her children discover what it means to be loved, supported and accepted by the people who mean the most…even in the face of deep betrayal. Ava Briscoe wants nothing more than for her children and the family’s pineapple business to flourish. When a dark secret comes to light, more than her steadfast resilience is tested. Christel is picking up the pieces after a painful divorce. She’s found solace in the family business. But a bitter discovery soon shakes the once-steady foundation under her feet. Katie is a wife and mother with a full plate. She yearns for purpose but her efforts to make her dreams come true falter when she learns nothing is at it seems. Aiden makes his living rescuing people on the island of Maui. When facing life’s changes, can he rescue his own family when it matters most? Shane believes life is a party, but sometimes life hands out more than a good time—fun crashes to an end and growing up is no longer an option. Come along on the journey . . . with all the messy wonder, humor, pain and ultimate hope of this heartwarming family as they grapple with an uncertain future and learn they can face anything, as long as they do it together. A heart-grabbing story, perfect for Robyn Carr and Susan Wiggs fans.

How Maui Fished Up the North Island

How Maui Fished Up the North Island
Author: Donovan Bixley
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-16
Genre: Children's stories
ISBN: 9781988516189

Retelling of a traditional legend of how Maui fished up the North Island of New Zealand when he sneaks onto his brothers' canoe after they have refused to take him fishing.