Maui and the Secret of Fire

A fun, energetic retelling of one of many exploits of Maui - a traditional Polynesian trickster

Donovan Bixley re-tells the story of how Maui captured the secret of fire. The traditional tale but with Donovan’s unique twist and trademark humor. The pictures are bright and bring their own level of humor to the book. Darryn Joseph and Keri Opai ensure that the story is accurate and culturally appropriate.

Donovan Bixley is an illustrator and designer. His design company, Magma Design, is based in Taupo. Donovan has illustrated more than 100 stories and book covers as well as over 50 books, including The Wheels on the Bus (2010) and Old Macdonald’s Farm (2011). He has also written and illustrated books of his own, including Much Ado About Shakespeare which is a finalist in the 2016 NZ Children's Book Awards.