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Best short stories from the Pikihuia Awards for Maori writers.
3.15 / Lauren Keenan -- A ferry ride to 'Eau / Shirley Simmonds -- A portrait of Sandra Dee / Lauren Keenan -- Coasting home / Tangai Waranga -- 'D for Developing' / Lauren Keenan -- Fifty dollars for Optimus Prime / Lauren Keenan -- Have I got a deal for you / Darryn Joseph -- In the shadow of Monte Cassino / Lauren Keenan -- I remember / Lauren Keenan -- Kai at min / K-T Harrison -- Kaitiaki / Zeb Nicklin -- Ko te Tuhinga / Atakohu Middleton -- Motutaiko / Shirley Simmonds -- Obsidian dream / Kelly Joseph -- Pirate or ninja / Lauren Keenan -- Rākei me te Taraute Nui / Iraia Bailey -- Rēwena / Shirley Simmonds -- Ruru / Shirley Simmonds -- Te tupuna o te Po / Darryn Joseph -- The African stars / Aroha Awarau -- The crystal caves / Steph Matuku -- The manu, the coffin, and the old school / Pere Durie -- The eldest girl / Olivia Aroha Giles -- Tuatea / Genesis Te Kuru White
Summary: Here are the best short stories and novel extracts from the Pikihuia Awards for Maori writers 2017 as judged by Whiti Hereaka, Paula Morris, Poia Rewi amd Rawinia Higgins. The book contains the stories from the finalists for Best Short Story written in English, Best Short Story written in te reo Maori and Best Novel Extract categories
In English, with some Maori