Notes

132 p. "These stories introduce the themes of aroha, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga - love, acknowledging kin and tribal relationships, and supporting Maori identity - that run through much of Ihimaera's later work"--Back cover. "30th anniversary collection, in which most of the stories have been reworked. Contents: A game of cards -- Beginning of the tournament -- The makutu on Mrs Jones -- Fire on greenstone -- The other side of the fence -- In search of the Emerald City -- One summer morning -- The child -- The whale -- Tangi. NZ author.