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122 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435131081
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mystical story of Maori culture The 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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,564 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 42%
reflective 40%
hopeful 38%
informative 16%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, SexismModerate
Racism, Car accident, Body shamingMinor
Death, Xenophobia, Colonisation
122 pages • first pub 1987 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780435131081
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Pearson Longman
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A mystical story of Maori culture The 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 ...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,564 reviews
Moods
adventurous 60%
inspiring 42%
reflective 40%
hopeful 38%
informative 16%
mysterious 15%
sad 15%
challenging 10%
funny 9%
lighthearted 9%
relaxing 5%
tense 4%
dark 2%
Pace
fast 36%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10%Loveable characters?
Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 60% | No: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Animal death, Animal cruelty, SexismModerate
Racism, Car accident, Body shamingMinor
Death, Xenophobia, Colonisation