The whale rider
4.2/ 5
6 ratings
About This Book
As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor.
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Sign InMaori (New Zealand people)WhalesJuvenile fictionFamily lifeFictionGrandfathersKings, queens, rulersHuman-animal relationshipsFamiliesWhales, juvenile literatureChildren's fictionMaori (new zealand people), fiction
The Swinging Light
Book Details
First Published
1987
Pages
148 pages
Rating
4.2 / 5
Ratings
6
Editions
7
Publisher
Reed Consumer Books
Language
MAO, ENG
Status
Published
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