Whale Rider - Ihimaera Witi
Whale Rider - Ihimaera Witi A mystical story of Maori culture The birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between…
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Whale Rider - Ihimaera Witi
A mystical story of Maori culture The birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. 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. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named.
The beautifully poetic style and twin narrative lends itself to the analysis of language. Age 11+ Ideal for studying multi-cultural texts, gender and environmental issues. To automatically receive all the latest news on New Windmills, why not sign-up for our Heinemann Literature eNewsletter?