The Whale Rider

A stunning foil-stamped hardback cover makes this edition of Witi Ihimaera's classic novel a must have for any serious collector's library.

'As timely and as relevant as it was nearly forty years ago.' Shilo Kino

In this landmark novel that won international acclaim, a young girl breaks with tradition to take hold of her destiny.

Eight-year-old Kahu comes from a long line of Māori chiefs. The people of Whāngārā claim descent from Kahutia Te Rangi, the legendary whale rider. But now there is no male heir – there’s only Kahu. And the chief, Kahu’s grandfather, is blinded by tradition and sees no place for a girl. When hundreds of whales beach themselves, he and his tribe face an existential crisis. Will the one with the whale rider’s ancient gift finally be revealed