About the Authors:
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 Shadow Below
About this book:
Suddenly, the front of the dinghy lifted, and the small craft took off through the water like a jet boat, heading straight out to sea. The force of the commotion caused Nana to topple backwards and her moko to fall forwards. The trio ended up with their legs in the air.
‘What’s going on?’ Nana cried, fighting to stop herself from falling about as the boat banged and bounced along the top of the waves.Join Pipi, Pou, and Nana - kaitiaki with a superhero difference - as they search for the darkness beneath the water that is invading Nan’s dreams.
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
Reviews:
Publication Date:
October 2025