A Canoe In the Mist

Collins Modern New Zealand Classics 3 Canoes in the Mist has been selected as the third title to be released in this series, after Tripswitch and The Blue Lawn. With a younger readership, of 9-12, this much-loved classic retells the traumatic events surrounding the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera, from the viewpoint of two young schoolgirls. Lillian lives with her widowed mother at Te Wairoa, the village which acts as a centre for tourists who flock to see the famous eighth wonder of the world - the pink and white terraces. When Mattie, an English girl of her own age arrives with her parents, Lillian finally has an opportunity to join a tour party led by her friend, the famous Guide Sophia. But these are worrying times - the old tohunga has been prophesying doom and disaster, and when they travel across Lake Rotomahana, a mysterious canoe appears out of the mists - a waka wairua, or ghost canoe, and all who live... ϡ쯦랠 Retells the traumatic events surrounding the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera through the eyes of two young school girls. Lillian lives with her mother at Te Wairoa, the village where tourists come to see the pink and white terraces, across Lake Rotomahana. But these are worrying times. The old tohunga has been prophesying doom and disaster, as a mysterious waka wairua, or ghost canoe, appears on the lake. Suggested level: primary, intermediate. Retells the traumatic events surrounding the 1886 eruption of Mt Tarawera through the eyes of two young school girls. Lillian lives with her mother at Te Wairoa, the village where tourists come to see the pink and white terraces, across Lake Rotomahana. But these are worrying times, the old tohunga has been prophesying doom and disaster, as a mysterious waka wairua, or ghost canoe, appears on the lake An exciting tale of our recent history, Elsie Locke?s timeless classic has now been reissued for a new audience.