The whale rider /

By: Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-.

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BookPublisher: Orlando : Harcourt, 2003Edition: 1st U.S. ed.Description: 152 p. ; 21 cm.ISBN: 0152050175 (alk. paper); 0152050167 (pbk.).Subject(s): Maori (New Zealand people) -- Juvenile fiction

| Maori (New Zealand people) -- Fiction

| Human-animal relationships -- Fiction

| Whales -- Fiction

| Grandfathers -- Fiction

| Family life -- New Zealand -- Fiction

| Kings, queens, rulers, etc. -- Fiction

| New Zealand -- Fiction

DDC classification: [Fic] Online resources: Contributor biographical information | Sample text | Publisher description Summary: 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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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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The whale rider /

By: Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-.