About the Author:
Tim Waitai-Tipene, (Ngāti Kuri/Ngāti Whatua) – was adopted into the Waitai-Tipene whanau as a toddler. He was raised in two cultures, NZ Māori and NZ European. First published in 1996 Tim is now the author of more than thirteen books, five of which have won awards.
Isobel Te Aho-White, (Ngāti Kahungunu/Ngāi Tahu) – a very popular illustrator based in Wellington. “My personal artwork is definitely about connecting people with each other and with nature … uplifting people, especially young women,” Isobel remarks.
Pipi and Pou and the Haunted Forest
About this book:
‘You’re not going in there, are ya?’ the man queried.
‘The wharepaku?’ Pou frowned, eyeing the toilets.
‘No—the forest.’ the old man said, pointing at the trees with a trembling hand. ‘You’d be mad to go in there. I wouldn’t go near the place if I were you.’
‘Is that because it’s haunted?’ Pipi asked, with a friendly grin.
The elder’s face turned red. ‘It’s no joke missy,’ he growled.Nan has been talking to a butterfly, and the news isn’t good for any of our trio of environmental warriors.
Other titles from this author:
The Pipi and Pou Series:
1 9781990035227 - Pipi and Pou book and the Raging Mountain
2 9781990035234 - Pipi and Pou and the River Monster
3 9781990035289 - Pipi and Pou and the Tentacles of the Deep
4 9781990035296 - Pipi and Pou and the 100 Legs of Terror
5 9781990035364 - Pipi and Pou and the Waves of Destruction
6 9781990035371 - Pipi and Pou and the Fire Woman
7 9781990035470 - Pipi and Pou and the Shadow Below
8 9781990035487 - Pipi and Pou and the Haunted Forest
Junior Fiction:
9780995106796 - Mrs Battleship
Biography:
9780995106789 - White Moko
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Publication date:
October 2025