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COMP CLOSED | Book Giveaway | Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor

We are very pleased to be giving away three copies of Kirsty Wadsworth’s book ‘Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor’ to our GrownUps members.

All you need to do to enter the draw is be a GrownUps member, make sure you’re signed up to our newsletter and fill in your details near the bottom of the page!

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About Īhaka and the Unexpected Visitor

An original, new story featuring Tāwhirimātea, god of wind and storms, winner of the 2021 Joy Cowley Award.

On answering a knock at the door, young Īhaka is surprised to see Tāwhirimātea swirl in. The wind god is looking for a little raincloud that has gone missing. He needs it for an imminent rainstorm and pleads with Īhaka to help him search. So off they go to check in with the gods Tangaroa, Tāne and Rūaumoko, none of whom have seen the little cloud. Dejected, they return to Īhaka’s house … and find that Īhaka’s mum has a pretty good idea where to look.

Children will love following Īhaka and Tāwhirimātea on their adventure, and will relish the twist in the ending. Kirsty Wadworth’s endearing story is interspersed naturally with a few Māori words and phrases that kids will soon pick up, and characters are brought to life by the talented Zak Waipara.

Also available in a te reo Māori edition, Ko Īhaka me te Manuwhiri Whakare.

About the Author & Illustrator

Kirsty Wadsworth was born in Slough in the United Kingdom and moved with her parents to New Zealand when she was 18 months old. Kirsty was home-schooled from the age of 10, and later home-schooled her younger siblings. She’s been a primary school teacher for 7 years now and lives in Levin with her husband, Manu, and son, Matthew.

Kirsty loves writing stories, and especially enjoys writing for children. In her spare time, when she’s not teaching or writing, Kirsty helps out at her local theatre and explores the library and second-hand bookshops, looking for her next great read.

Zak Waipara. A former NZ Herald graphic artist and HOD of Animation at Animation College, Zak Waipara (Rongowhakaata, Ngati Porou, Ngati Ruapani, Ngati Kahungunu) is now Digital Media lecturer at AUT. He has worked as a designer for Māori Television’s children’s show Miharo, illustrated comics and a range of books, and created animated music videos.

He is the illustrator of Horeta and the Waka and The Stolen Stars of Matariki (Scholastic NZ). Born in Milton, in the South Island, Zak now lives in Auckland.

 

 

Terms and conditions

    1. You must be a GrownUps member and receive our newsletter to be eligible to win.
    2. Competition closes on the 13th September 2022, winners will be notified via email by 15th September 2022.
    3. It is your responsibility to ensure you correctly enter a New Zealand postal address where the prize can be couriered. GrownUps will not take responsibility for prizes sent to incorrect addresses.
    4. Winners are drawn at random by the GrownUps administration team.
    5. GrownUps employees and family are not eligible to enter.
    6. By entering the giveaway, you approve for GrownUps to use your name on social media as winner of the competition.
    7. One entry per person.
    8. Prize is non transferrable.
    9. You must reside in New Zealand – the prize will only be posted within New Zealand.
    10. You must be over 50 years of age to enter, check your details are correct in your membership dashboard.