The Whale Rider

By: Witi Ihimaera

Narrated by: Jay Laga'aia

The classic book that inspired the award-winning, internationally released film Whale Rider, winner of Best Film at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and 2004 Academy Awards Best Actress nomination for Keisha Castle-Hughes. Eight-year-old Kahu craves her great-grandfather's love and attention. But he's focused in his duties as Chief, in a tribe that claims decent from the legendary "whale rider". A male has always inherited the title of Chief, but now there is no male heir. There's only Kahu, and her great-grandfather sees no use for a girl. Kahu will not be ignored. And in her struggle she has a unique ally: the whale rider himself.©1987 Witi Ihimaera (P)2004 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Critic reviews

"A poetic blend of reality and myth provides a riveting tale of adventure and passion." (School Library Journal)

the determination of the granddaughter

i thought the story was a little drawn out in places, sections didn't seem necessary.

Beautiful and captivating

I loved be carried along with the wisdom of the female characters. A beautiful ride.

beautiful

made me smile, cheer and cry. a beautiful and inspiring book. makes me so proud to be indigenous. love this book.

Amazing story! But the audiobook misses some parts

I'm simply in love with this story! But this audiobook, even though is well narrated, changes some lines from the book, and some parts are completely lost, for example, the transition to chapter eleven to twelve.

I really really loved it. Phenomena masterpiece

Sweet memorable and amazing narration.Amazing piece of mind,am glad I learnt a new culture too