‘Falling into Rarohenga’ by Steph Matuku
Falling into Rarohenga is an adventure fantasy novel which follows fourteen year old twin brother and sister, Tui and Kae, as they journey into Rarohenga (where the spirits of the deceased dwell) to rescue their mother.
Along the way, they face many challenges and encounter many creatures and figures from Māori legend. The story focuses on the role family plays in our lives, as well as the development of the two contrasting protagonists who discover more about each other, and themselves.
Most suited for ages 12 years +
Falling into Rarohenga is an adventure fantasy novel which follows fourteen year old twin brother and sister, Tui and Kae, as they journey into Rarohenga (where the spirits of the deceased dwell) to rescue their mother.
Along the way, they face many challenges and encounter many creatures and figures from Māori legend. The story focuses on the role family plays in our lives, as well as the development of the two contrasting protagonists who discover more about each other, and themselves.
Most suited for ages 12 years +
Falling into Rarohenga is an adventure fantasy novel which follows fourteen year old twin brother and sister, Tui and Kae, as they journey into Rarohenga (where the spirits of the deceased dwell) to rescue their mother.
Along the way, they face many challenges and encounter many creatures and figures from Māori legend. The story focuses on the role family plays in our lives, as well as the development of the two contrasting protagonists who discover more about each other, and themselves.
Most suited for ages 12 years +