Peter Gossage Maori Legends / Pania of the Reef

A simple retelling of the traditional tale in which Pania, a creature of the sea, falls in love with a young chief.

Peter Gossage is the storyteller and illustrator of many published works, including myths such as Hinemoa and Tutanekai and Pania of the Reef. His distinctive artistic style is loved by adults and children alike, and his retelling of old and interesting myths is done in such a way that they are easily accessible to readers of many ages. Peter lives in Auckland.