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A review by thiskiwi03
The Whale Rider by Witi Ihimaera
5.0
The Tale of Kahu is, inevitably, a sad one. A girl just wants some love from her Paka! He is so caught up in the traditions and legends of his tribe that he misses the most important thing. His moko.
Ihimaera does a fantastic job of interweaving the myth and legend of Paikea with the tale of a young girl who can communicate with the majestic sea creatures that grace the coast of their hometown.
As a kiwi, I appreciate the nuances, language, and tone of this book. However, those not familiar with Te Reo Maori will struggle with some of the passages. For this reason I recommend people to read along with the audio book. Here, the Maori language (literally) sings to life.
This is a short little book with a lot of heart and emotion, making me cry on multiple occasions. I give The Wale Rider by Witi Ihimaera 5 stars!
Ihimaera does a fantastic job of interweaving the myth and legend of Paikea with the tale of a young girl who can communicate with the majestic sea creatures that grace the coast of their hometown.
As a kiwi, I appreciate the nuances, language, and tone of this book. However, those not familiar with Te Reo Maori will struggle with some of the passages. For this reason I recommend people to read along with the audio book. Here, the Maori language (literally) sings to life.
This is a short little book with a lot of heart and emotion, making me cry on multiple occasions. I give The Wale Rider by Witi Ihimaera 5 stars!