Kurangaituku

Holly says: "I was fascinated by the format of this myth retelling from the perspective of the “monster.” You read the first half as usual, then flip the book over and start from the back to read in the other direction. And you can start at either end! Kurangaituku, the bird woman, takes us on the journey of her extraordinary life—from the birds who sang her into being, to the arrival of the Song Makers and the change they brought to her world, and her life with Hatupatu and her death. This book won the Ockham New Zealand Book Award in 2022, and Hereaka has also written award-winning books for children and young adults."