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Dogside Story
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Discover the gripping tale of honor and family with this captivating B-format paperback novel, 'Dogside Story' by the acclaimed author, set in a rural Maori coastal community. With 312 pages of vivid storytelling, readers are plunged into the heart of a whanau embroiled in a deepening conflict. Central to the story is Te Rua, a young man burdened by a life-altering secret, and his struggle to claim his beloved daughter amidst external pressures from 'the Sisters' and impending new millennium festivities. With a perfect blend of drama, humor, and deep cultural insight, this novel illustrates the powerful bonds of family and the significance of land in Maori life. The book not only explores personal dilemmas but also reflects the vibrant community spirit during transformative times. Enhance your reading experience with this essential title that offers a window into modern Maori experiences. Don’t miss out – this book is available as an eBook too! Enjoy free shipping on your purchase. Order today and delve into a story that resonates with the themes of identity, secrecy, and familial love, perfect for fans of contemporary indigenous literature.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143018124
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 312
Description:
There is conflict in the whanau. The young man Te Rua holds a secret for life, the one to die with . But he realises that if he is to acknowledge and claim his daughter, the secret will have to be told.
The Sisters are threatening to drag the whanau through the courts. But why? What is really going on?
Meanwhile, wider events are encroaching. Visitors will arrive in numbers to this East Coast site, wanting to be among the first in the world to see the new millennium. There are plans to be put into action, there's money to be made, and there's high drama as the millennium turns . . .
Like Potiki before it, Dogside Story is set in a rural Maori coastal community. The power of the land and the strength of the whanau are life-preserving forces. This rich and vivid novel, threaded with humour, presents a powerful picture of Maori in modern times.
Also available as an eBook
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143018124
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2001
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 312
Description:
There is conflict in the whanau. The young man Te Rua holds a secret for life, the one to die with . But he realises that if he is to acknowledge and claim his daughter, the secret will have to be told.
The Sisters are threatening to drag the whanau through the courts. But why? What is really going on?
Meanwhile, wider events are encroaching. Visitors will arrive in numbers to this East Coast site, wanting to be among the first in the world to see the new millennium. There are plans to be put into action, there's money to be made, and there's high drama as the millennium turns . . .
Like Potiki before it, Dogside Story is set in a rural Maori coastal community. The power of the land and the strength of the whanau are life-preserving forces. This rich and vivid novel, threaded with humour, presents a powerful picture of Maori in modern times.
Also available as an eBook
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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