In every generation since the legendary whale rider a male descendant inherits the title of chief But now there is no male heir there s only Kahu She should be next in line for the title but her great grandfather is blinded by tradition and sees no use for a girl But Kahu will not be ignored And in her struggle she has a unique ally the ancient whale rider himself With a fierce determination and the power of her gifts Kahu may be able to strengthen her tribe s ancestral connections earn her great grandfather s attention and lead her community to a bold new future Can she embrace her destiny and become the next whale rider