Battle of the Mountains

Author(s): Peter Gossage

NZ Children & Young Adult

Tongariro is forced to battle three strong mountains, Taranaki, Tauhara and Putauaki, to keep his wife, Pihanga, safe from them. This is the story of how he successfully banishes them to the positions where they stand today. You can make the mountains using the outlines in the back of this book, and fight your own battle of the mountains!

General Information

  • : 9780143503385
  • : Penguin Group (NZ)
  • : Puffin
  • : 01 August 2008
  • : New Zealand
  • : 01 October 2010
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Peter Gossage
  • : Paperback
  • : 40
  • : Colour illustrations