Novel set in 1720s SCOTLAND
The Whale Rider
Location(s): New Zealand (Aotearoa)
Genre(s): Magical Realism, Young Adult
A mystical story of Maori culture
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.
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