How Maui Slowed The Sun
Long ago Te Ra, the sun moved too quickly. So Maui thought of a plan. Soon after that, they cut some flax and they plaited it. They chanted the karakia. Then as quietly as a mouse they crept to where the sun rises. It was a very long way. As the sun begun to rise, they built a clay wall. As soon as the hot white teeth came up, they threw the ropes around the sun’s hot burning hair. Maui grabbed the magic jaw bone and smashed it on Te Ra’s head with all his might and then the sun went slower and they got all their work done in time.
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Your writing is exciting to read, Josh. I love the words you use to describe the sun - hot, white teeth and hot burning hair! What a clever writer you are!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic retell. You used some really exciting words that made me want to read more! I can't wait for your next story...
Suzanne
Wow Josh this is a fanstatis retelling of the story. You have made it really interesting by the way you have described the sun. Well done for including some Maori words as well!
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