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The Story of Rona (from Night is a Blanket)

The Story of Rona.

retold by Fran and Leon Hunia

illustrated by Murray Grimsdale

This text is a retelling of the dramatic Māori legend of Rona and gives an explanation for the markings that can be seen in the moon. You could listen to the audio for support with the pronunciation of the Māori vocabulary.

Gold 1

Series: Ready to Read Colour Wheel

Learning area: Social Sciences

Colour wheel level: Gold

Curriculum level: 2

Category: Fiction

Related titles: Listed in TSM

Publication date: January 2008

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