Weaving a beautiful narrative of heritage, culture and the enduring strength of family bonds, The Lost Words is a daughter's account of her mother's journey through the rich tapestry of te reo Maori

 

 

My Mum is collecting words.

 

 

You see, a long time ago,

 

lots of the words were left out or replaced.

 

Slowly they were forgotten.

 

 

A powerful and moving story that will appeal to young readers and adults alike.