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1944- 152 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 19 cm. Novel. Originally pub.: Heinemann, 1987. "This special edition of Ihimaera's original novel includes a section of photos from the movie, a bonus for moviegoers and readers alike"--Back cover. As her beloved grandfather, chief of the Maori tribe of Whangara, New Zealand, struggles to lead in difficult times and to find a male successor, young Kahu is developing a mysterious relationship with whales, particularly the ancient bull whale whose legendary rider was their ancestor