Item number 119142. This novel looks at the relationship between a mokopuna and his koroua and the conversations they have. Through these, the mokopuna learns about tikanga Māori and the relationship Māori have with the environment and how these relate to the everyday situations he encounters along the way. The book has a rural setting with outdoor activities, for example, pig hunting, that teenage boys would enjoy. The story also explores the relationships the mokopuna has with his whānau, hapu and iwi and how they have influenced him.