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Graphic fantasy novel for young adults set in pre-European times "This graphic novel in te reo Maori is about Meariki, a slave who serves a chief's only daughter, Hineamuru. When Hineamuru is abducted by a warlock, Meariki and Pehi, a young warrior and Hineamuru's lover, go on a hazardous journey to rescue Hineamuru. Pehi is brave but arrogant, while Meariki is clever and resourceful, and the journey's success rests on her. During the adventure, Pehi and Meariki uncover hidden truths, and Meariki realises that in saving Hineamuru, her own true destiny will be revealed"--Publisher information