The Whale Rider

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Author Witi Ihimaera
Format Hardback
Publisher Pearson Education Limited
Publication Date 2005-03-01
Pages 144
ISBN-13 9780435131081

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A mystical story of Maori cultureThe birth of a daughter – Kahu – breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named. 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. The beautifully poetic style and twin narrative lends itself to the analysis of language.To automatically receive all the latest news on New Windmills, why not sign-up for our Heinemann Literature eNewsletter?

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Weight 0.228 kg
Dimensions 1.3 × 12.6 × 19.3 cm
Author

Witi Ihimaera

Publisher

Pearson Education Limited

Imprint

Heinemann

Format

Hardback

ISBN-13

9780435131081

Publication Date

2005-03-01

Publication Year

2005

Pages

144

Country of Publication

GB

Language

English

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