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by Robin Kermode ; illustrated by Julie Bourla
Let us go eels
32 pages
colour illustrations
On cover: Another wondrous tale of nature
Summary: This is a journey with New Zealand longfin eels as they travel 5000km from their river home to their spawning grounds in the Pacific Ocean. Young people discover the taniwha (kaitiaki), a powerful, protector guardian who assists the eels overcome obstacles, transforming into many creatures along the way. Will the eels make it to where they are going? How can we protect them, now and in the future? This book is inspired by traditional Maori practices and mythology. A mix of text, photographs, and illustrations engage young peoples' imagination and tells the story of the eels' life cycle. (Publisher)