TY - BOOK AU - Rikihana,Queenie AU - Harawira,Wena AU - Waipara,Zak TI - Te Kapo the taniwha SN - 1869489721 U1 - 398.20993 21 PY - 1997/// CY - Auckland [N.Z.] PB - Reed KW - Mythology, Māori KW - Juvenile literature KW - Māori (New Zealand people) KW - Folklore KW - New Zealand N2 - Tu Takapo was the guardian of the South Island, and long ago, he believed this land was in danger of sinking into the sea. When all his efforts to save the land prove to be in vain, he calls upon the mighty gods to help in his task. But he pays little attention to the deal the gods make with him and soon has to pay the ultimate price. Suggested level: primary, intermediate ER -