Kura Toa: Warrior School
Author(s): Tim Tipene
High-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.
Product Information
Tim 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.
General Fields
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- : Oratia Media
- : Oratia Books
- : 0.166
- : 01 July 2016
- : 210mm X 148mm X 8mm
- : New Zealand
- : books
Special Fields
- : Tim Tipene
- : Paperback
- : 3rd Revised edition
- : 823.2
- : 92