Mohoao, the fierce fairy person : a story from the forests of Whanganui /

Bacon, Ronald Leonard, 1924-2005,

Mohoao, the fierce fairy person : a story from the forests of Whanganui / retold by Ron Bacon ; illustrated by Manu Smith. - [Auckland, N.Z.] : Waiatarua Pub., 2004. - 16 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm. - Waiatarua myths. Set III. . - Waiatarua myths. Set III. .

When Tukoio enters the forest he is attacked by Mohoao. Tukoio fights with him, cutting off Mohoao's arms, legs, and head. When the head began to speak, Tukoio instantly drops the head and runs away. Suggested level: junior, primary.

1869631714 (paperback) 9781869631710 (paperback)

2005391058


Māori (New Zealand people)--Folklore--Children's nonfiction.
Fairies--Children's nonfiction.
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