Introduction / Robyn Bargh -- 3.15 / Lauren Keenan -- A ferry ride to 'Eua / Shirley Simmonds / A portrait of Sandra Dee / Lauren Keenan -- Coasting home / Tangai Waranga -- 'D for Developing' / Lauren Keenan -- Fifty dollars for Optimus Prime / Lauren Keenan -- Have I got a deal for you / Darryn Joseph -- In the shadow of Monte Cassino / Lauren Keenan -- I remember / Lauren Keenan -- Kai at mine / K-T Harrison -- Kaitiaki / Zeb Nicklin -- Ko te Tuhinga / Atakohu Middleton -- Motutaiko / Shirley Simmonds -- Obsidian dream / Kelly Joseph -- Pirate or ninja? / Lauren Keenan -- Rākei me te Taraute Nui / Iraia Bailey -- Rēwena / Shirley Simmonds --Ruru / Shirley Simmonds -- Te Tupuna o te Pō / Darryn Joseph -- The African stars / Aroha Awarau -- The crystal caves / Steph Matuku -- The manu, the coffin and the old school / Pere Durie -- The eldest girl / Olivia Aroha Giles -- Tūātea Genesis Te Kuru White.
Summary:
"Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the Pikihuia Awards for Māori writers 2017 as judged by Whiti Hereaka, Paula Morris, Poia Rewi amd Rawinia Higgins. The book contains the stories from the finalists for Best Short Story written in English, Best Short Story written in te reo Māori and Best Novel Extract categories. This writing competition, held every two years, is organised by the Maori Literature Trust and Huia Publishers as a way to promote Māori writers and their work. The awards and the collection of finalists' fiction celebrate Māori writing and bring new writers to light."--Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.