Rangi Riki and the Island of the Cursed

On his thirteenth birthday, Rangi Riki is gifted a beautifully hand-crafted wooden canoe. But when he defies his grandfather’s wishes and takes his friends out for the maiden voyage, they soon find themselves trapped in a vicious storm, and get washed out to sea. Just when all hope seems lost, a great island appears before them, surrounded by thick sea mist and huge cliffs. And though the island appears at first to be their saving grace, they soon discover there’s more to this scrap of land than meets the eye…Always with a smile on his face, Rangi and his friends, Nicky, Biscuit, and their dog Fang, must learn to survive in this magical place before they can make their way back home. But they must be quick to learn which mysterious creatures are friend or foe, as danger lurks around every corner...Described by some as New Zealand’s answer to Peter Pan, Ken Gordon’s book brings an enthralling fantasy adventure to the context of Aotearoa. Funny, bold, imaginative and gripping, Rangi Riki is a great read for kids of all ages.