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Marouna | Bilingual Cook Islands and English book

Marouna | Hero Who Saved Aitutaki

$29.95

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Marouna is a bilingual Cook island maori and English language book that tells the story of a warrior named Marouna. Born in Rarotonga, Marouna is summoned by his grandfather, who lives in Aitutaki, to come to Aitutaki and rescue the people from a group of foreigners known as the Aitu. The Aitu are threatening the peace and prosperity of the people of Aitutaki, and only Marouna has the strength and courage to stand up to them.

As Marouna sets out on his mission, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He must navigate treacherous waters and overcome fierce battles in order to reach Aitutaki and fulfill his destiny. Along the way, Marouna gathered strong warriors from Mangaia, Atiu, Mitiaro and Mauke to help him in his quest to rescue Aitutaki from foreign invaders.

The book is written in both Cook Island Maori and English, providing readers with the opportunity to learn about the language and culture of the Cook Islands. The story is engaging and exciting, making it a great read for anyone interested in the history and traditions of the Cook Islands. With its captivating plot and rich cultural themes, Marouna is a book that will appeal to readers of all ages.

Traditionally shared through Aitutaki oral history, this narrative can now be appreciated through this bilingual illustrated story which also encourages visual learns to share in this important cultural history of the Cook Islands.

Books | Bilingual Cook Islands/English

Bilingual Cook Island Maori Books | Tapuaetai , Marouna

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Tapuaetai - The story of One Foot Island

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Tapuaetai - The story of One Foot Island

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This story is of how a parent saved the life of his child byconcealing his footprints with his own, expressing a parent’sunconditional love for their...

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Marouna | Hero Who Saved Aitutaki

$29.95

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Clinton Hewett Artist

Clinton Hewett(Aitutaki, Rarotonga, European) is an artist, woodcarver and author from Aitutaki, Cook Islands. He creates oil paintings as well as digital paintings and illustrations inspired by narratives from both historic and contemporary Cook Island cultural themes.

Clinton has recently written and illustrated his first bilingual story book, the first of an intended series of books, that focuses on retelling traditional stories that were once transmitted through the declining practice of oral storytelling.

“My passion is to visually remind us of our ancestors great achievements and inspire our future generations to be proud of our history, to be brave and to follow in our ancestors footsteps.”