Description
| Product ID: | 9780435131081 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Series: | New Windmills KS3 |
| Title: | The Whale Rider |
| Authors: | Author: Witi Ihimaera |
| Page Count: | 144 |
| Subjects: | Educational: First / native language: Readers and reading schemes, Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating The 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Heinemann |
| Publisher Name: | Pearson Education Limited |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2005-03-01 |