"Thirteen quirky, cheeky, edgy stories from a new writer whose inventiveness and empathy
mark her as one to watch" David Hill, NZ Herald
Winner of the Nga Kupu Ora Fiction Award 2011
Listed in The NZ Listener's 100 Best Books
and Sunday Star Times Best Books of 2010
Vulnerable gods and goddesses
Children born with unusual gifts
The protection offered by Mountains
Birds with bad timing
Once Upon a Time in Aotearoa explores a world where mythological characters and stories become part of everyday life. Old and new worlds co-exist, cultures mingle and, if we are lucky, magic happens. Familiar characters appear, but in these versions the gods live in a contemporary world and are motivated by human concerns. In this perplexing world, characters connect with each other and find ancient wisdom that carries them through.
Available from Huia Publishers and bookstores.
Now available as ebook, readable on most eReaders & digital devices,
only $10.89
Listed in The NZ Listener's 100 Best Books
and Sunday Star Times Best Books of 2010
Vulnerable gods and goddesses
Children born with unusual gifts
The protection offered by Mountains
Birds with bad timing
Once Upon a Time in Aotearoa explores a world where mythological characters and stories become part of everyday life. Old and new worlds co-exist, cultures mingle and, if we are lucky, magic happens. Familiar characters appear, but in these versions the gods live in a contemporary world and are motivated by human concerns. In this perplexing world, characters connect with each other and find ancient wisdom that carries them through.
Available from Huia Publishers and bookstores.
Now available as ebook, readable on most eReaders & digital devices,
only $10.89
