Ihimaera, Witi Tame 1944-

The whale rider by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
71 editions published between 1987 and 2011 in 13 languages and held by 1,800 libraries worldwide
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.

Tangi by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
27 editions published between 1973 and 2006 in 4 languages and held by 359 libraries worldwide

Dear Miss Mansfield : a tribute to Kathleen Mansfield Beauchamp by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
3 editions published in 1989 in English and held by 302 libraries worldwide

The matriarch by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
18 editions published between 1986 and 2009 in English and held by 293 libraries worldwide
The matriarch is a woman of intelligence, wit, beauty and ruthlessness, and has become a mythical figure. In his search for the truth behind the legends surrounding the matriarch, his grandmother, Tama Mahana delves deeper and deeper into Maori history and lore to understand the mysterious sources of her power and ambition.

Pounamu, pounamu by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
28 editions published between 1972 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 261 libraries worldwide

The uncle's story by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
8 editions published between 2000 and 2005 in English and held by 247 libraries worldwide

Into the world of light : an anthology of Maori writing ( Book )
8 editions published between 1982 and 1985 in English and Maori and held by 218 libraries worldwide

Whanau by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
16 editions published between 1974 and 1988 in 4 languages and held by 198 libraries worldwide

The new net goes fishing by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
18 editions published between 1977 and 1999 in English and German and held by 194 libraries worldwide

Bulibasha : king of the gypsies by Witi Tame Ihimaera ( Book )
6 editions published between 1994 and 1998 in English and held by 168 libraries worldwide
Bulibasha is the title given to the king of the gypsies and on the East Coast of New Zealand, two patriarchs fight to be proclaimed the king. Tamihana is the leader of the Mahana family and Rupeni Poata is his arch enemy. Caught in the middle is the teenager Simeon and his grandmother Ramona.