At once a vigorous social history, an intensive course in Maoritanga, and an imaginative study of human relationships.
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Winner of the Wattie Book of the Year 1986, and runner-up for the Commonwealth Writer's Prize 1987.
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Witi Ihimaera was born in Gisborne, New Zealand, in 1944. He was a pioneer of Maori writing in English: his first collection, Pounamu Pounamu (1972), was followed by Tangi (1973), the first novel by a Maori. A hard-working writer and editor, his works include novels, short-story collections, children's books, plays and numerous anthologies. His book The Whale Rider has been made into a successful international film, which won the Toronto Film Festival People's Choice Award in 2002. Ihimaera is professor of English at the University of Auckland, teaching creative writing and indigenous literature.
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This fascinating book, part historical, part current, will give you an insight into Maori culture and it's importance to New Zealand, while sweeping you along with it's captivating story. However, if you're badly arachnophobic you may want to skip some bits! Witi Ihimaera is one of New Zealand's greatest living writers. His ability to show the ideas and feelings underpinning Maori culture are priceless.
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