"Barnes has done a masterful job of acquainting readers with the stories of creation and other ancient tales from New Zealand's Maori culture. Whenever teachers have an opportunity in the curriculum to explore mythology, they want to seize it, particulary where a comparison across cultures will help learners see deeply into the world of the past and understand its impact on thinking today; here is a rich source to help teachers do so....For its excellence in presentation, its coverage of a culture largely ignored in normal curriculum, and its ease of use toward enriching a learning experience, this work is highly recommended for the contribution it offers to the middle school and high school grades. Excellent. Highly Recommended." Teacher Librarian