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The young man represents the youth and values of modern New Zealand while Kora Apurana seeks to preserve Maori traditions and values as the world around them changes. The Whale Rider is written in the first person from the perspective of Rawiri, a young Maori man who is nephew to Kora Apurana, the village elder and chieftain of this tribe of Maori. The short passages from Maori mythology help to illuminate how the elders and the grandfather chieftain perceive themselves and their place in the world. The Whale Rider is something of a modern fairy tale, with many references to Maori legends and mythology associated with the origins of the Maoris as well as the origins of the village of Wharanga, where most of the novel takes place. It nicely complements Come Ashore and We will Kill You and Eat You All as background and insights into Maori culture and values in the 20th century. My impressions: The Whale Rider is a short enjoyable read that tells a tale about how the Maori village of Whangara on the North Island of New Zealand struggles to hold on to its values and traditions in the late 20th century. The granddaughter eventually is able to help rebuild the village’s positive relationship to whales, and thereby serve as a catalyst to positive change in the culture and values of the community. A strong connection to whales had been integral to the history and mythology of this tribe and the chieftain believed that preserving this connection to whales would be key to the village’s future survival. The village and the Maori tribe are at a key crossroads in their history, and the grandfather chieftain is upset that the young girl isn’t the grandson whom he had hoped to groom to help lead the village and tribe into the future. Summary in 4 sentences: This is short novelized version of an old Maori tale, transposed onto a Maori village in modern times (1980s), focussing on a young girl born as granddaughter to the Maori chief of that village. (Five stars) Kidzworld.Why this book: While travelling in New Zealand, this book was recommended by a salesman at a bookstore and one of my NOLS colleagues with whom I was hiking.
#WHALE RIDER MOVIE#
If you've been lucky enough to catch the movie version of Whale Rider you will notice quite a few differences, but you'll still be able to enjoy this very unique tale. Not only will you walk away feeling a little more cultured and inspired after reading Whale Rider, you won't have to give up a lot of time to do it. This is most definitely one of the most amazing books you will read in a really long time.
#WHALE RIDER HOW TO#
They struggle, fight, laugh, cry and have no idea how to make things perfect. As you follow Kahu and her family, you'll soon realize that they're not that different from you and your family. You are in for a bit of an emotional rollercoaster with Whale Rider. Whale Rider is a magical tale of survival, stubbornness and destiny. How often does a book change your life? It would take some pretty powerful words to make something like that happen - but those are exactly the kind of words that make up Whale Rider. Lisa Hill, ANZ LitloversĪ profoundly enchanting story that will hold in its grip right up to its tender conclusion Amanda Cuda, The book or the film? I’m glad I had the vivid film images in my mind as I read, but I prefer the book. However there are significant differences between the book and film. Like his other books it explores Maori culture in contemporary New Zealand, in this case, the crisis that occurs when the first-born to whom traditions are entrusted turns out to be a girl.