Bulibasha (16pt Large Print Edition) [Large Print]

By Witi Ihimaera

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 great Mahana family of shearers and sportsmen and women. Rupeni Poata is his arch enemy. The two families clash constantly, in sport, in cultural contests and, finally, in the Golden Fleece competition to find the greatest shearing gang in New Zealand. Caught in the middle of this struggle is the teenager Simeon, grandson of the patriarch and of his grandmother Ramona, struggling with his own feelings and loyalties as the battles rage on many levels.

• Format: Paperback
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0369371542
• ISBN13: 9780369371546
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Length: 632 Pages
• Weight: 1.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely fantastic

This is a magnificent story; it's very well written and is both funny and touching. Tho it's based on a Maori family, its themes of family, culture and patriarchy are universal, and this gives the book a broad appeal. Witi Ihimaera is clearly a very gifted author, and I look forward to reading more. I can't recommend this book highly enough!

Brilliant

Great Maori story on courage, standing up against authority and leadership.

FABULOUS BOOK! WELL WRITTEN AND ENIGHTENING!

I loved this book. As an American living in Auckland, New Zealand, I wanted to read some fiction by New Zealand authors. Now that I have read Bulibasha, I am working my way through Ihimaera's other books."Bulibasha" is a fascinating novel about two feuding Maori clans, told by the grandson of the patriarch of the Mahana clan. It is a brilliant portrayl of Maori family life in the 1950's. I won't give away any more. A must read for anyone interested in New Zealand, and a great read for anyone! It is required reading in our household.