![]() It is based on the 1979 novel of the same name by New Zealand author Maurice Gee. A second book, by Lawrence Jones, will discuss Gee's fiction for adult readers. Under the Mountain is a 2009 New Zealand film directed by Jonathan King starring Sam Neill, Oliver Driver, Sophie McBride, and Tom Cameron. This volume will appeal to students, teachers, readers and writers of New Zealand literature, children's literature and fantasy literature. Overview chapters explore the motivations, themes, contexts and reception of Gee's work, from the fantasy novels Under the Mountain, The World Around the Corner and the O and Salt trilogies, to the five realist and historical novels, including The Fat Man, The Champion and The Fire-Raiser. It argues that the depth and excitement of Gee's fiction for young readers makes for an impressive introduction to New Zealand culture, history and storytelling. ![]() ![]() This book is the first of two that pays tribute to Maurice Gee's distinctive contribution to New Zealand literature. Told through a range of genres, from fantasy to realism, adventure to science fiction, mysteries, psychological thrillers and gangster stories, they offer a distinctive body of work that shows New Zealand to children and young adults. ![]() Maurice Gee's fiction for younger readers blends exciting stories with serious issues. ![]()
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