Cover of Potiki

Potiki

by Patricia Grace

1986 · literary fiction · adult

Set in 1 place · 1 primary
Sense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)

This book is about the Tamihana family who faces many problems. A disabled boy comes into their life out of nowhere but is immediately becomes a part of the family. The community is brought together by this one child because he also comes with a special gift of knowing. Unfortunately, this family hits a turning point. There is some unfinished business from the past that comes into play with their lives again.

Set in

  • Hongoeka · New Zealand
    Primary setting — coastal Maori community north of Wellington
    ★ primary

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