The Whale Rider (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK, 2024
- Softcover
- New
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Paperback. In every generation since the legendary 'whale rider', a male descendant inherits the title of chief. But now there is no male heir-there's only Kahu. She should be next in line for the title, but her great-grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl.But Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle, she has a unique ally: the ancient whale rider himself. With a fierce determination and the power of her gifts, Kahu may be able to strengthen her tribe's ancestral connections, earn her great-grandfather's attention-and lead her community to a bold new future.Can she embrace her destiny and become the next whale rider? Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Seller Inventory # 9780241669983
- Title
- The Whale Rider (Paperback)
- Author
- Witi Ihimaera
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publication year
- 2024
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0241669987
- ISBN 13
- 9780241669983
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 environmental issues.
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