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Whale Rider

by Witi Ihimaera
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Heritage, destiny, and leadership in Maori tribe.

"Whale Rider" is a unique and culturally rich book that is good for people who are interested in exploring the culture and traditions of the Maori tribe. The book delves into themes of inheritance, destiny, and leadership in the tribe, and the powerful bond between humans and whales. The main character, Kahu, fights against gender norms and proves her worthiness to lead her tribe by using her gift of communicating with whales to save her people. The book has a captivating storyline and provides a beautiful representation of the Maori heritage and culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Whale Rider

by Witi Ihimaera
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ISBN: 9780152050160
Author: Witi Ihimaera
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Date of Publication: 2003-05-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.84
(rated by 9816 readers)

Description

Eight-year-old Kahu, a member of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, fights to prove her love, her leadership, and her destiny. Her people claim descent from Kahutia Te Rangi, the legendary "whale rider." In every generation since Kahutia, a male heir has inherited the title of chief. But now there is no male heir, and the aging chief is desperate to find a successor. Kahu is his only great-grandchild--and Maori tradition has no use for a girl. But when hundreds of whales beach themselves and threaten the future of the Maori tribe, it is Kahu who saves the tribe when she reveals that she has the whale rider's ancient gift of communicating with whales.
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Author: Witi Ihimaera
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 168
Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books
Publication Date: 01 May 2003
 

Heritage, destiny, and leadership in Maori tribe.

"Whale Rider" is a unique and culturally rich book that is good for people who are interested in exploring the culture and traditions of the Maori tribe. The book delves into themes of inheritance, destiny, and leadership in the tribe, and the powerful bond between humans and whales. The main character, Kahu, fights against gender norms and proves her worthiness to lead her tribe by using her gift of communicating with whales to save her people. The book has a captivating storyline and provides a beautiful representation of the Maori heritage and culture.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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