In every generation since the legendary 'whale rider', a male descendant inherits the title of chief. But now there is no male heir-there's only Kahu. She should be next in line for the title, but her great-grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl.
But Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle, she has a unique ally: the ancient whale rider himself. With a fierce determination and the power of her gifts, Kahu may be able to strengthen her tribe's ancestral connections, earn her great-grandfather's attention-and lead her community to a bold new future.
Can she embrace her destiny and become the next whale rider?
| ISBN: | 9780241669983 |
| Publication date: | 4th July 2024 |
| Author: | Witi Ihimaera |
| Publisher: | Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 161 pages |
| Series: | Puffin Classics |
| Genres: |
Traditional Tales Children’s / Teenage general interest: Whales, dolphins and porpoises Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy Children’s / Teenage social topics: Identity / belonging Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: First / new experiences and growing up / coming of age |