Maori myths and legends writing piece in progress

A couple of weeks ago, we were learning about Maori myths. So our task was to wright a piece about a legend we know. Mine is about Maui and the giant Fish/ Stingray.

The legend of maui and the giant fish

Maui has always dreamed of going fishing with his brothers, ever since his ancient ancestor Murirangawhenua told him that he was to be a master fishermen, just like his brothers. Then One day, Maui’s brothers came back from fishing, they were the best fishermen in all the land. He always asked if he could go with them the next time and they would always refuse to take him and say an excuse like “ but you’re to young”, which really shocked me, Maui always dreamed that he would go, but they say no, because he should be able to fish, but apparently he is to young, which shouldn't be a thing.

Things like that, sayings like that- “You're way too young”, “You’ll take up all the space in the canoe, it's not big you know”- They shouldn't be a thing, I mean, just because he's young doesn't mean he's not allowed to fish, that is just his brothers being unkind and cruel.

So, Maui came up with a secret plan. One night he was left alone, so his plan went into action, he began weaving a fishing line out of flax and bounded securely to the line, was a jawbone, given too him by his ancestor, finishing up, he spoke an old karakia which gave it strength. When he finished it was nearly morning, and he knew that his brothers will be up and fishing soon, so he snuck over to the canoe and his in the hull. He was so lucky that he just made it in because his brothers just stepped into the boat seconds later...