Notes

'These stories introduce the themes of aroha, whanaungatanga and manaakitanga - love, acknowledging kin and tribal relationships, and supporting Maori identity - that run through much of Ihimaera's later work'--Back cover
'30th anniversary collection, in which most of the stories have been reworked. An author's note explains this process and the reasons for it'--Back cover
Originally published: Auckland : Heinemann, 1972
Contents: A game of cards -- Beginning of the tournament -- The makutu on Mrs Jones -- Fire on greenstone -- The other side of the fence -- In search of the Emerald City -- One summer morning -- The child -- The whale -- Tangi