Graphic Novels
Graphic novels are a genre of literature that present their narrative primarily through pictures. Graphic novels are an ideal way of encouraging reluctant readers to engage with a detailed extended text.
Arohanui: Revenge of the Fey
This resource is part of the graphic novel series The Matawehi Fables. It tells the magical tale of two iwi: one thriving, the other starving and desolate, forced to enter in to a bargain to secure survival and a future for their people.
Arohanui Teacher Notes
This teacher resource aligns to the graphic novel Arohanui: Revenge of the Fey.
It is designed to help teachers use the graphic novel to engage learners and help them develop their skills across all areas of literacy. The resource provides a basic and practical guide for teachers with a ‘how to’ focus on using graphic novels to support their literacy programmes.
Meariki: The Quest for Truth
Meariki is a slave to the people of Ngāi Kūwai. When the daughter of the chief is kidnapped, Meariki is sent on a quest to rescue her. Along the way she meets some interesting characters. Ultimately Meariki discovers her true destiny.