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Which novel by Witi Ihimaera, first published in 1987, tells the story of a Māori girl who challenges tradition to become the leader her people need, and was adapted into an internationally acclaimed 2002 film?
Answer: The Whale Rider — Witi Ihimaera's 'The Whale Rider' explores themes of gender, tradition, and leadership through the story of Kahu, a young girl who must prove herself to her patriarchal grandfather, Koro Apirana.
- A Bulibasha
- B The Whale Rider ✓
- C Tangi
- D The Matriarch
Witi Ihimaera's 'The Whale Rider' explores themes of gender, tradition, and leadership through the story of Kahu, a young girl who must prove herself to her patriarchal grandfather, Koro Apirana.