DescriptionSupreme winner, the Margaret Mahy Book of the Year, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adult, 2021 Winner, Wright Family Foundation Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award, New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adult, 2021.For ages 8 Read a brief sample of Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea (PDF download)ReviewsWhatBookNext.com ~ Chocka with action and brimming with Maoritanga, Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea is a riveting read! Strange mermaid type creatures, Maori gods and legends, Nature’s powerful forces, and authentic characters, serve a compelling kiwi tale. A strong environmental theme emerges, highlighting an immense problem around the world.The imagery, power and traditions were beautiful, raw and chilling all at the same time as Charlie battles with all his might for all that he loves.A glossary of Maori words and descriptions of the Maori gods add even more and understanding to this Aotearoa tale. Loved it!About the Kiwi authorT K Roxborogh (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Mutunga o Wharekauri) is an award-winning author of more than thirty published works, both fiction and non-fiction. Her latest publication Charlie Tangaroa and the Creature from the Sea won the Esther Glen Award for Junior Fiction and the supreme Margaret Mahy Book of the Year Award at the 2021 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. She teaches English and has been a writing mentor and judge for short stories and for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults.
