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DescriptionHigh-school student Haki needs to find the pounamu that was stolen from him after a car crash by a mysterious old man who seems to know a lot about him. Haki’s search brings him into conflict with his family, his friends and his school. In the process he must confront his fears and find a way to answer the challenge to serve his people and his land, fight a taniwha, and grow into a warrior. An inspiring junior novel with special appeal to boys. Kura Toa is a superb read for students in the 12–16 age group that distils youth and indigenous issues into a seamless and easy-to-access narrative that has attracted a strong following in schools. Author descriptionTim Tipene is the award-winning author of children's picture books and junior novels including Bullies and Warriors and Taming the Taniwha. A youth and self-defence counsellor, he leads the Warrior Kids and Peace Masters programmes (outlined in his manual, Warrior Kids: Warrior Training for Children). Tim is the single parent of two kids and lives in Waitakere, Auckland. |