Ko e Mataafaga i Avatele
Loi and Iakopo are excited about going swimming at Avatele beach. But when they get there, they find something even more exciting – fishing.
About this resource
Series: Learning languages - Haia!
Reading year level: Year 7–10
Category: Fiction
Topics: Tau finagalo (feelings), talahauaga ke he tau matakavi (describing places)
Ko e Mataafaga i Avatele
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Words by Lynn Lolokini Pavihi
Illustrations by Elspeth Alix Batt
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