Children's Books· Cook Islands
Māui and the Secret of Fire
by Jean Tekura MasonAggregate Editorial Score30/100
Published 1996English
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Māui and the Secret of Fire by Jean Tekura Mason is a landmark work of children's books, first published in 1996. This children's book retells the traditional Polynesian legend of Māui, a cultural hero and trickster, who is credited with discovering the secret of fire. The story is rich with cultural significance and provides insight into the mythology and folklore of the Cook Islands, making it an important piece of literature for understanding the region's heritage. Themes of mythology, heroism, cultural heritage run through the work.
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