The whale rider
By: Witi Ihimaera
Edition: International ed.
Publisher: Reed
Published: 2003
Place of publication: Auckland [N.Z.]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 154
Subjects: Maori (New Zealand people); Juvenile fiction; Grandparent and child; Human-animal relationships; Whales; Families; New Zealand fiction
Description: As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was her ancestor.
Notes: "The anniversary collection ; the triumphant novel that inspired the award-winning movie"--Cover.

"Incorporating English translations of Māori text and reworking"--Back cover.

Originally pub.: Heinemann, 1987.