The Moas

by Katie Beck

Book Overview

Moki, one of the moa birds being hunted into extinction by the Maoris on New Zealand, tries to regain the lost ability to fly so that he can escape death. Includes facts about New Zealand, the Maoris, and the moas.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0933849737
• ISBN13: 9780933849730
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Landmark Editions
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 11.2"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

It was great!

I really liked this book. It's hard to find a good children's book with an entertaining story, educational value, and a message. Katie truly has a gift for writing. She doesn't let her wings shrink (read the story to find out what that means).

beautiful and touching

Katie Beck's parable of faith, hope, and tradgedy is a wonderful story for all ages. Her illustrations are remarkably well done for someone so young. The story of Moki is both educational and inspirational. I recommend this book for every young person.

Thank you Katie for reaching into our hearts

Miss Beck has done a supurb job of weaving a story of the Moas into a parable that teaches us all to look into ourselves for strength, purpose, and the consequences of our choices. It is a book for young and adult to savor for its simplistic beauty. The illustrations reflect the grace and triumph of the author/illustrator. A must have book for my teaching and for sharing with family. I hope this young author shares more of her wisdom and talent with the world!

Beautifully illustrated parable for all ages

I liked the Moas for its gentle, understated uniqueness. With superb pencil illustrations and compelling, easily understood text, " The Moas" tells the story of Moki, a young Moa who must teach himself to fly or perish. Far from the ordinary, a picture book for adults as well as children, its thought provoking messages are clear. Believe in yourself. Have courage to stand alone. Exercise gifts and abilities before they are lost. Avoid excesses. Have hope. Never give up. The importance of species preservation and information about Maori culture and history are interwoven into the story skillfully. As a teacher and parent I will use this book year after year