The Sacred Tree

NCACL Cultural Diversity Database

Title

The Sacred Tree

Author

Porter, James G

Publisher, Date

Rigby Australia, 1982

Audience

Primary

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Annotation

Set in the 1870s when a family went into the New Zealand bush. James cut down a sacred totara tree and the Maoris turned against the family. Was there a way for James’ children to pacify the god of the forest?
Key Concepts
1. Cultural Traditions
2. Family
3. Racial Conflict
4. Social Life