
The castle in our backyard
Paterson, Malcolm
Mulgrew, Leah
Mulgrew, Leah
Notes
31 p. : col. ill., col. map ;29 cm.Picture story book for children.
'Sharing our stories.'
'Sir John Logan Campbell Residuary Estate; Waitakere City Council; Committee for Auckland; Ngati Whatua o Orakei Maori Trust Board.'
Tui and his cousin Jennifer are not very excited when Nanny Marei suggests a picnic on Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill). But during their trip they explore and learn about the Goddess of Fire, the Maori tribes who lived there, a Chinese gardener, Sir John Logan Campbell and the tourists of today. Suggested level: junior, primary.
Tui and his cousin Jennifer are much too busy playing a video game to want to visit Maungakiekie/One Tree Hill. But then Nanny Marei tells them the mountain's got giants and fortresses, just like their game! Explore Maungakiekie with Tui and Jennifer as they travel back into its history - meeting the Goddess of Fire, Maori tribes, Chinese gardeners, Sir John Logan Campbell, and the tourists of today.
lower age: 0
Location | edition | Bar Code | due date |
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Central Library | 1000040409 |
Genre: | Children's stories, New Zealand Pakiwaitara |
call #: | PAT |
ISBN: | 9781877514050 |
pub: | 2010 |