The Whale Rider
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Author(s): Witi Ihimaera
The birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named. This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between tradition and heritage, from the perspective of Kahu's grandfather, and Kahu's destiny to secure the tribe's future.
First edition
Product Information
General Fields
- :
- : heinemann
- : heinemann
- : 01 November 1988
- : books
Special Fields
- : Witi Ihimaera
- : Hardback with Dust Jacket
- : 1st edition
- : 823.2
- : very good
- : 122