Author(s): Dahlia Malaeulu

NZ Children & Young Adult | Kete Winter Reading Catalogue 2024

Fetū, the youngest sister of a unique family of matai, and her connection to her siblings becomes a guiding light for her village and a reminder of the enduring power of 'āiga, duty and hope for the future. Mataali‘i weaves a story rich in Samoan cultural values, blending earthly duties with ancestral bonds.