A story of a young girl, Hinepau, who carries her mother's name, a name that goes back centuries. Hinepau is of Ngati Pukeko (Ngati Awa) descent from near Whakatane. Set in the New Zealand of long ago, Hinepau is a Maori woman with unusual red hair and green eyes. The people of her tribe believe she is a witch and cast her out. When the young men of the tribe anger the spirits, there is a huge volcanic eruption which devastates the countryside... ( )

Genre: Legend
Media: Ink and Color Wash
Age Appropriateness: Intermediate
This book is a legend about Hinepau. When she was young she was taught to weave, but her weaving was not like the others. Her tribe decided that she should be kicked out. She lived in the bushes for a very long time, but was eventually able to join again. This book also gives the word for every Maori word. This book is a good example of a legend because it tells a story that was passed down through the generations. ( )