Whale Rider

From the time of her birth, Kahu is destined to become the leader of her tribe in the East Coast village of Whangara. But her grandfather, Koro Apirana, is caught up with the problems facing the tribe. He refuses to accept that a girl could take over from him as chief. Then a pod of whales beach themselves at Whangara. Kahu has to act if she is to save them and her people.

Format: Paperback
Imprint: Raupo NZ
Publication date: 27/06/2008
Illustrator: Potter, Bruce Anthony