Witi Ihimaera's bestselling novel The Whale Rider is retold in a beautifully illustrated picture book format for young readers. From the time of her birth, Kahu is destined to become the leader of her tribe in the East Coast village of Whangara. But her grandfather, Koro Apirana, is caught up with the problems facing the tribe. He refuses to accept that a girl could take over from him as chief. Then a pod of whales beach themselves at Whangara. Kahu has to act if she is to save them and her people.
Product code: 9780143503279
ISBN |
9780143503279 |
Dimensions (HxWxD in mm) |
251x251x6 |
Illustrated By |
Bruce Potter |
No. Of Pages |
48 |
Publisher |
Penguin Group (NZ) |
On Sale Date |
01/01/2000 |