The Lost Words
On sale
12th February 2026
Price: £12.99
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Paperback / ISBN-13: 9781869715816
Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter’s account of her mother’s journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Māori
My Mum is collecting words.
You see, a long time ago,
lots of the words were left out or replaced.
Slowly they were forgotten.
A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
My Mum is collecting words.
You see, a long time ago,
lots of the words were left out or replaced.
Slowly they were forgotten.
A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.
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A beautiful account of learning reo Māori.