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The Whale Rider

Hardcover • 2005 • English • 1. edition

The Whale Rider

By Witi Ihimaera

1 Ratings • 4.0 of 5

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About the book

A mystical story of Maori culture 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. Age 11+ Ideal for studying multi-cultural texts, gender and environ...Show more

Book details

ISBN

9780435131081

Publisher

Heinemann

Published year

2005

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

The Whale Rider

Format

Hardcover

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