Download or read book The Battle of Kupe and Te Wheke: a Māori Tale: Band 13/Topaz (Collins Big Cat) written by Leonie Agnew and published by Collins. This book was released on 2016-01-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find out all about how New Zealand was made in this traditional Maori creation story. As the heroic Kupe and mythical octopus, Te Wheke, battle it out on the open seas, it's impossible to tell who'll be victorious. As the drama builds in this legend of good over evil, a new land is created, and the fascinating ancient Maori culture is explored. Topaz/Band 13 books offer longer and more demanding reads for children to investigate and evaluate.