Arohanui, Revenge Of The Fey.

Arohanui,

Revenge of the fey.

Author: Helen Pearse - Otene and Andrew Burdan

13/20

Firstly, this graphic novel is all about love and family. One day Parekoi, his wife Manuhiwa and Taramea were onwards to Te Waipono. Who lived in Kaitipua with lovely and friendly people. They were all off to make a deal with a fairy, terrifying, eyes glazing red and dark blue designs all over his body called Taramea. Kaitipua was in danger. The village had no food growing and the families were starving. They needed the Mauri stone. Parekoi, Manuhiwa and Parehe were desperate to have it, but knowing Taramea there had to be an exchange. Parekoi had nothing to exchange the stone for, he mumbled “You’re asking for my child?” Taramea spoke back with a smile across his face. “Your first newborn. That is the price.” I was thinking, that's ridiculous, Parekoi would never give up his child away for a stone. Manuhiwa shouted with terror “Not our child,” but Parekoi only cared about the people back at Kaitipua. Lastly, Parekoi’s decision was settled, he didn’t even change his mine and the deal came to… ‘The newborn for the mauri stone.’ When Parekoi held the Mauri stone in his hand, (showing it to the village) they yelled “Parekoi.” All whom were excited.

Next the village is transformed, it becomes beautiful, the birds chirping, children playing with their kites, parents dancing and smiles never stopped. When the day went past. Stars were gazing and enormous mountains had soft, white snow on the tipping top of it, as if it was a cloud laying down, it was glowing. It had been 4 months since the deal had happened. Manuhiwa was upset and felt betrayed, when her beloved husband traded the stone for their newborn. Parekoi found out that they didn’t have one child but two. Parekoi was trying to make his wife feel better. Parekoi said to Manuhiwa “Because of you the people of Kaitipua have survived.” Parekoi thought that Taramea would have forgotten. Parekoi was wondering if by the one-hundredth moon, they would find a way.

Meanwhile, the twins grew up to become lovely, kind warriors. Their names were Kahu and Mira. Bulky, strong athletic warriors, who could protect their village. Taramea appeared at Kaitipua with his 4 hideous soldiers. “Hand the first born child over.” “No” Parekoi said without hesitation. “The mauri stone for the child, that was the deal.” Taramea shouted and his voice was filled with anger. “Take me instead, please.” Parekoi yelled, with sadness.

I would rather read a normal novel than a graphic one. Mainly because it is easier to read. Graphic novels are short, have lots of illustrations but I prefer a normal novel.

Rate - 5/5