The Whale Rider
HK$147.00
DESCRIPTION :
A mystical story of Maori cultureThe birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named. This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between tradition and heritage, from the perspective of Kahu's grandfather, and Kahu's destiny to secure the tribe's future. Age 11+Ideal for studying multi-cultural texts, gender and environmental issues. The beautifully poetic style and twin narrative lends itself to the analysis of language.To automatically receive all the latest news on New Windmills, why not sign-up for our Heinemann Literature eNewsletter?
PRODUCT DETAILS :
DIMENSION : 194 mm x 136 mm
WEIGHT : 200 g
SERIES : New Windmills KS3
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational
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A mystical story of Maori cultureThe birth of a daughter - Kahu - breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather, Kahu develops the ability to communicate with whales, echoing those of the ancient Whale Rider after whom she was named. This magical and mythical novel tells of the conflict between tradition and heritage, from the perspective of Kahu's grandfather, and Kahu's destiny to secure the tribe's future. Age 11+Ideal for studying multi-cultural texts, gender and environmental issues. The beautifully poetic style and twin narrative lends itself to the analysis of language.To automatically receive all the latest news on New Windmills, why not sign-up for our Heinemann Literature eNewsletter?
PRODUCT DETAILS :
| ISBN : 9780435131081 | |
| EDITED BY Ihimaera, Witi | |
| PUBLISHER : Pearson Education Limited | PUBLICATION DATE : May 30, 1970 |
| COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION : United Kingdom | IMPRINT : Heinemann |
| LANGUAGE : English | AGE : Primary & Secondary Education |
| PRODUCT FORM : Hardback | |
WEIGHT : 200 g
SERIES : New Windmills KS3
PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Children’s, Teenage & Educational
* This is a fixed price item. Promo codes, coupons, special online offers and promotions, VIP or member's discount cannot be used in conjunction with this item.