Tohora: The southern right whale Ned Barraud

Once, the mighty tohora, or southern right whale, was a common sight in winter off the coast of Aotearoa.

But it proved to be an easy target for the 19th-century whalers, and was soon driven to the edge of extinction.

In the 20th century, however, it became a protected species, and once commercial whaling was virtually stopped, the southern right whale made a comeback.

Ned Barraud recounts this moving story in this beautifully illustrated book, a heartening and optimistic tale for every New Zealand child.

Product Details:

• Format:                      Paperback / softback
• Publication Date:       4/10/2019
• ISBN:                          9780947503994
• Publisher:                  David Bateman Ltd
• Illustrations:               Full colour
• Country of Origin:     New Zealand
• Pages:                        32
• Ages:                          6-12 years