Pasifika Heroes

A series of books on the achievers of the Pacific.
Each book features characters from legend, historical figures and contemporary achievers.

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  • Kūki Collection

    $64.70 – $154.70 + GST

    Reading Warrior has you covered for books to help promote Kūki culture and language! Six Cook Islands books come together in this very special collection:

    • Cook Islands Heroes
    • Our Goal is Savaiki
    • Night of the Dance (bilingual)
    • Tapa of Love (bilingual)
    • Vā’ine the Mōmoke (bilingual)
    • Ki Mua! Ki Mua! (bilingual)

    This is a collection that will inspire the next generation of Kūki ‘Airani heroes! Order today for a 10% discount. Offer ends on 5 August.

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  • Pasifika Heroes set

    Pasifika Heroes Collection

    $74.75 – $149.75 + GST

    Five fantastic Pasifika Heroes books come together in this very special collection:

    • Cook Islands Heroes
    • Niue Heroes
    • Samoan Heroes
    • Tokelau Heroes
    • Tongan Heroes

    That’s more than 150 inspirational stories of Pasifikans from legend, history and today. Award-winning artists Michel Mulipola, Munro Te Whata and Moses Viliamu help bring the stories to life. This is a collection that will bring families together and inspire the next generation of Pasifika heroes!

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  • Tokelau Heroes book by David Riley

    Tokelau Heroes

    $14.95 – $29.95 + GST

    Tokelau Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Tokelauan ancestry. It includes legends like Hina, Kalokalo-o-te-la and Moa; historical figures such as Foua Toloa, Ihaia Puka and Nua Mamoe; and contemporary heroes like Fuli Pereira-Evans, Iaheto Ah Hi and Opetaia Foa’i. The book is written to inspire young Tokelauans, to encourage reading and promote literacy. The book is illustrated by Tokelauan-Samoan artist, Mose Viliamu. Tokelau Heroes is the fifth book in the Pasifika Heroes series. It follows We Are the Rock (Niuean), Samoan Heroes, Tongan Heroes and Cook Islands Heroes.

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  • Samoan Heroes

    $14.95 – $29.95 + GST

    Storylines Notable  Book Award winner 2016!

    Samoan Heroes is written for Pasifika young people!

    • To encourage them to read more by providing reading material they can relate to, in language appealing to them. Many Pasifika young people have lower literacy levels than other youth in NZ, partly due to a shortage of reading material they’re interested in.
    • To inspire them with the positive life stories of achievers they know, describing the challenges these figures went through and how they overcame them to become successful e.g. most people know Dwayne Johnson as one of the most recognisable figures on the planet. But did you know that he once had to sleep on mattresses found in a rubbish collection and had only $7 in his pocket?
    • To support the preservation of historical knowledge. Our young people are proud of their cultural heritage but often know very little about the historical achievements and figures of significance in their cultural history.

     

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  • Niue Heroes

    Niue Heroes

    $14.95 – $29.95 + GST

    Niue Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Niuean ancestry. It includes legends like Laufoli, Mataginifale and Maui; historical figures such as Sir Robert Rex and Peniamina; and contemporary heroes like Che Fu and Dr Colin Tukuitoga. The book is written to inspire young Niueans, to encourage reading and promote literacy.
    The book is illustrated by Niuean-Maori artist, Munro Te Whata.

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  • Cook Island Heroes by David Riley

    Cook Islands Heroes

    $14.95 – $29.95 + GST

    Cook Islands Heroes is the fourth book in the Pasifika Heroes series. It follows We Are the Rock (Niuean), Samoan Heroes and Tongan Heroes.

    Cook Islands Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Cook Islands ancestry. It includes legends like Ina, Maui, Ngaru and Ru; historical figures such as Pa Tuterangi Ariki/Sir Thomas Davis, Alistair Te Ariki Campbell, Mautara and Margharet Matenga; and contemporary heroes like Lima Sopoaga, Mīria George, Dr Kiki Maoate, Kevin Iro, and Teremoana Rapley. The book is written to inspire young Cook Islanders, to encourage reading and promote literacy. The book is illustrated by Samoan comic book artist, Michel Mulipola.

     

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  • Tongan Heroes by David Riley

    Tongan Heroes

    $14.95 – $29.95 + GST

    Tongan Heroes is the third book in the Pasifika Heroes series. It follows We Are the Rock (Niuean) and Samoan Heroes.

    Tongan Heroes tells the inspirational stories of achievers who have Tongan ancestry. It includes legends like Muni and Kavaoanu; historical figures such as Queen Salote Tupou III and Professor Futa Helu; and contemporary heroes like Manu Vatuvei, Jonah Lomu, The Jets, and Dr Konai Helu Thaman. The book is written to inspire young Tongans, to encourage reading and promote literacy. The book is illustrated by Samoan comic book artist, Michel Mulipola.

     

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