An international bestseller that was made into a multiple award-winning film.
Eight-year-old Kahu craves her great-grandfather's love and attention. But he is focused on his duties as chief of a Maori tribe in Whangara, on the East Coast of New Zealand - a tribe that claims descent from the legendary 'whale rider'. In every generation since the whale rider, a male has inherited the title of chief. But now there is no male heir - there's only Kahu. She should be the next in line for the title, but her great-grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl.
Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle she has a unique ally- the whale rider himself, from whom she has inherited the ability to communicate with whales. Once that sacred gift is revealed, Kahu may be able to re-establish her people's ancestral connections, earn her great-grandfather's attention - and lead her tribe to a bold new future.
By:
Witi Ihimaera Imprint: Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd Country of Publication: New Zealand Dimensions:
Height: 197mm,
Width: 131mm,
Spine: 14mm
Weight: 185g ISBN:9780143011392 ISBN 10: 0143011391 Pages: 182 Publication Date:27 November 2008 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
