Mohoao, the fierce fairy person
Subtitle: a story from the forests of Whanganui
By: retold by Ron Bacon ; illustrated by Manu Smith.
Contributors: Smith, Manu.
Series: Waiatarua myths
Publisher: Waiatarua Pub.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Auckland, N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 16
Subjects: Maori (New Zealand people) -- Folklore.; Maori (New Zealand people) -- Folklore.; Fairies -- Folklore.; Folklore -- New Zealand.
Genres: Folklore.
Description: When Tukoio enters the forest he is attacked by Mohoao, the fierce fairy person. Tukoio fought   with him and cut off Mohoao's arms, legs, and head. When the head began to speak, Tukoio instantly dropped the head and ran. Suggested level: junior, primary.