Taniwha messages

The purpose of this task is to identify and find evidence of an author's message and audience.

Texts often teach lessons or give messages.

  • Read the book 'Taniwha', which is written and illustrated by Robyn Kahukiwa.
  • This book gives a number of different messages.
 
a) What are two of these messages? b)  For each message, identify how the author and illustrator has given that message.
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c)  Identify one group of people you think this book is aimed at. d)  How has the author and illustrator aimed her book at this group?