Mia and Leo Go Wild

Author(s): Gillian Candler; Gavin Moudley

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Mia and Leo’s first overnight tramp is a great success, despite Mia’s misgivings that younger brother Leo will be too slow. On the way to Whiowhio Hut, however, they meet other trampers, all of who have a problem with either their preparation or gear. As Mia and Leo’s family are well prepared they are able to help the other trampers.


Award-winning author of nature books for children, Gillian Candler, teams up with illustrator Gavin Mouldey and the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council to create this entertaining and informative story for 5-10 year old.


Product Information

Gillian Candler is an award-winning author of books for children about New Zealand nature. These include the best-selling 'At the Beach: explore and discover the New Zealand seashore', 'Whose Beak is This?' and 'New Zealand Nature Heroes' Her passion for both tramping and the wildlife of Aotearoa is woven through this tramping tale.


Gavin Mouldey is an illustrator that has worked across many different media, including illustration for a wide variety of book and educational publications, as a background designer for TV animation, and as a cartoonist. He illustrated 'Toroa's Journey' with text by Maria Gill, also published by Potton and Burton. He lives with his family on the Kapiti coast.

General Fields

  • : 9781988550596
  • : Potton & Burton
  • : Potton & Burton
  • : 01 August 2023
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Gillian Candler; Gavin Moudley
  • : Paperback
  • : Gavin Mouldey
  • : 40