Journal Entry 1 by The-Organist from Timaru, Canterbury New Zealand on Friday, December 02, 2005

Book bought in New Zealand for immediate release to British Columbia, Canada.

Top New Zealand Maori author, Witi Ihimaera tells the story of a young Maori girl trying to prove that she too can be the leader that her grandfather and tribal chief wanted a grandson for.

Released as a movie in 2002 winning the Toronto International Film Festival "People's Choice" Award amoung many others. 

Journal Entry 2 by The-Organist at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, --by post or by hand (ie ring, ray, RABCK, trade) -- Controlled Releases on Friday, December 02, 2005

Released 6 yrs ago (12/4/2005 UTC) at Controlled Release in Controlled Release, --by post or by hand (ie ring, ray, RABCK, trade) -- Controlled Releases

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Posted from Timaru, New Zealand to a bookcrosser in British Columbia, Canada. 

Journal Entry 3 by KarenBC from Prince George, British Columbia Canada on Thursday, December 15, 2005

Thank you "The-Organist" this is a truly beautiful looking book - I'm very anxious to delve into it.

December 20th - it was a very good read (though I wanted to give the great grandfather a kick in the pants for being a stubborn ol' coot). Enjoyed this read.

It's now going to get to travel around the world in a BookRing - returning at the end to The-Organist in New Zealand.

Jblueafterglow – Canada - finished
summerbreeze - Canada - currently has
allbookedup - Austria
Yogie – Sweden
bestfriends - France
conversasdecafe - Portugal
VELETA - Spain
sydney2259 - Australia
The-Organist - New Zealand 

Journal Entry 4 by jblueafterglow from Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada on Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Arrived today. I will get to it quicksmart, just have to finish the book I'm reading. Thanks KarenBC. Very nice postcard also. 

Journal Entry 5 by jblueafterglow from Coquitlam, British Columbia Canada on Saturday, January 21, 2006

At first I wasn't sure if I wanted to read this. I loved the movie, and thought that it would be a chore to read the book after seeing the movie. It may be because my parents are from New Zealand, or it may be that this is a great book, but upon completion, I am very glad I read this.

Most of the time when books are adapted to movies, much content is lost. This is not the case here, as it is a fairly simple storyline with very complex meaning. It wasn't the content that was lost, it was the context. The book provided much explanation for the happenings of the movie. Things were so much deeper than they appeared, but I guess that's always the case, isn't it?

The scene of Kahu reciting her speech with Paka absent was so sad in the movie. Equally so in the book, partially due perhaps to the fact that I could have the movie image in my mind while reading it. Still, very moving.

Thanks again KarenBC. Will contact you for confirmation of next-in-line.

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Jan. 23 update: Handing this off in person to summerbreeze later today. 

Journal Entry 6 by bc-del-20080226 on Monday, January 23, 2006

I received this by jblueafterglow today...(his puppies are so cute btw). I am currently finishing a ring so early next week I will be able to get into this book. I can't wait as I haven't seen the movie yet and have wanted to. So I get to create my own images then let Hollywood correct it :) 

Journal Entry 7 by bc-del-20080226 on Wednesday, February 15, 2006

What a great read. I didn't expect it to be a quick read either, unless that is because I enjoyed the book so much that I had to finish reading it once I started. Even though her grandfather ticked me off, I cried when he came around at the end. I must go and watch this movie now. I already shipped this book off last week, I just forgot to make a journal entry until today :) 

Journal Entry 8 by allbookedup from Wien Bezirk 21 - Floridsdorf, Wien Austria on Monday, February 20, 2006

Received the book today. I will read it asap, but I have 1 other bookring to read before whale rider. 

Journal Entry 9 by allbookedup from Wien Bezirk 21 - Floridsdorf, Wien Austria on Wednesday, March 15, 2006

Yogie asked to be skipped, so I contacted bestfriends.

Update: I now got bestfriends address and will send the book on as soon as possible.

 

Journal Entry 10 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Tuesday, April 18, 2006

The book arrived today.

I don't know when allbookedup actually sent it, but I know she got worried, as I already had a PM asking if I had received it or not. Although address and wrapping were correct, something must have gone wrong in the mail as there was a postoffice stamp on the envelope, that it had gotten into a wrong direction. No idea why.

Well, at least it did not get lost and I just finished the book I was reading, so I will try to read this one ASAP. Thanks for sending and sharing.

Update: 20 April 2006

I finished reading the book today and enjoyed the wonderful story! I always like books that are set in New Zealand, a country that is on top of my list of "places I would love to go to one day". It so happened that I also had to choose some new films today from my DVD (mail) rental program. So guess which one was amongst them!

I asked the next on the list to confirm her address (that is on RABCK) and will send it to her soon.

 

Journal Entry 11 by bestfriends from - Ergens in de provincie, Gelderland Netherlands on Friday, April 21, 2006

Sent to conversasdecafe in Portugal today. Enjoy! 

Journal Entry 12 by conversasdecafe from Braga, Braga Portugal on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

The book arrived today! Thanks bestfriends! 

Journal Entry 13 by conversasdecafe from Braga, Braga Portugal on Sunday, November 26, 2006

Sorry for having this book for so long... I'm going to send it to VELETA, in Spain. Thanks KarenBC for sharing :) 

Journal Entry 14 by conversasdecafe from Braga, Braga Portugal on Tuesday, December 19, 2006

Sent to The-Organist. Thanks for sharing! 

Journal Entry 15 by The-Organist from Timaru, Canterbury New Zealand on Wednesday, January 03, 2007

This book arrived back to New Zealand today (and in very good condition considering its travels!) Thank you all for participating in the International Bookring. What a beautiful story and I shall probably reserve this for release at the NZ Bookcrossing Convention in Wellington, 2007.

Offered to "wombles" 

Journal Entry 16 by The-Organist at Controlled Release in Timaru, Canterbury New Zealand on Sunday, February 18, 2007

Released 5 yrs ago (2/18/2007 UTC) at Controlled Release in Timaru, Canterbury New Zealand

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Passed to wombles at NZ Bookcrossing convention. 

Journal Entry 17 by wombles from Caboolture, Queensland Australia on Monday, February 19, 2007

Given to me at the Wellington Convention by The Organist. It is in remarkable condition considering its travels.
Started reading it in m YHA romm but have put it aside until I finish the book I am currently reading.
Thanks again for this book from my wishlist. 

Journal Entry 18 by aleonblue from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Monday, February 26, 2007

Well KarenBC - this little book has reached me (your old Birthday pal) after going through many hands and countries. I loved this movie, so look forward to reading this book - and thanks to Wombles for ferrying (and flying) it back from the NZ Convention. Promise to keep it moving after I've finished with it... 

Journal Entry 19 by aleonblue from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Saturday, March 17, 2007

An enjoyabl read - it's always nice to read the original book and ideas for successful movies. I loved both(the book & movie) of this story. 

Journal Entry 20 by tiddley from Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Monday, March 19, 2007

Picked up at meet up. I haven't seen the movie so am looking forward to this one 

Journal Entry 21 by jacaranda-merry at Brisbane, Queensland Australia on Sunday, November 21, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (11/21/2010 UTC) at Brisbane, Queensland Australia

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Taking this back to Brisbane BC meetup today.

Absolutely loved this and Kahu's beautiful character and the connection with the old bull whale. Let it be done.
 

Journal Entry 22 by jacaranda-merry at South Bank (South Brisbane), Queensland Australia on Monday, November 22, 2010

Re-caught at Brisbane BC meetup - everyone at the meetup had read this and I did not want to wild release it - will pass to my mother to read before posting it off to a BC friend