Timo and the Kingfish

Description

Timo is a young boy looking for a chance to prove his fishing skills against his father and older brothers. In the tradition of Maui, Timo finds himself embroiled in a sea adventure. This richly illustrated tale combines contemporary childhood with Maori mythology.

Awards

Shortlisted for New Zealand Post Children's Book Award: Picture Book 2001.

Author description

Mokena Reedy winner of the 1997 Huia Short Stories Awards, is a gifted teller and writer of exciting stories. He crafts his stories to provide a rich mix of the modern world and traditional Maori whakaaro. Elton Gregory is an up-and-coming Wellington-based illustrator. His funky style will appeal to kids, especially boys. Elton has done educational and commercial illustration, but this is his first full picture book.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9781877266263
• Publisher : Huia Publishers
• Imprint : Huia Publishers
• Publication date : October 2007
• Dimensions : 296mm X 210mm X 3mm
• Produced in : New Zealand
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : illustrations
• Pages : 32
• Dewey classification : 823.3
• Illustrator : Elton Gregory
• Bind : Paperback
• Author : Mokena Potae Reedy