Cover image for The astromancer : the rising of Matariki
Title:
The astromancer : the rising of Matariki
Author:
Ihimaera, Witi, 1944- author
ISBN:
9780143776154
Additional ISBN:
9780143776154
Publication Information:
[Auckland, New Zealand] : Puffin, 2022.
Physical Description:
62 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm
General Note:
Sophisticated picture story book for children.

Text on lining papers.

Published simultaneously in Te reo as: Te Kōkōrangi : te aranga o Matariki.
Language:
English
Abstract:
"The Astromancer is looking for four new apprentices to learn about Matariki and the Maramataka calendar. She chooses three boys and an orphan girl, Aria, who will come only if she can bring her smelly dog. Aria, though, is bored by the lessons, and she doesn't want to be told what to do. But these are dangerous times, and Ruatapu the Ravenous is about to threaten the safety of the whole tribe. Will Aria step up to save them?"--Publisher information.