The Shadows that Rush Past introduces young readers to some of the creepiest, scariest stories from Inuit mythology. These tales, told by critically acclaimed writer Rachel Qitsualik, bring to life four creatures from Inuit mythology: the amautalik, akhla, nanurluk, and mahaha.

These tales are filled with child-stealing ogresses; monsters that are half-man, half-grizzly bear; ice-covered polar bears ten times the size of normal bears; and a smiling creature that surprises unsuspecting campers and tickles them to death!

Written in a playful, conversational, sometimes funny style, The Shadows that Rush Past will keep young readers anxious for the thrilling frights that might lurk on the next page.

 

This book was recognised by the Rocky Mountain Book Award.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2018 by Inhabit Media Inc .

Neil Christopheris an educator, a filmmaker, and an editor for Inhabit Media Inc. He is the author of several books on Inuit myths and legends for children, youth, and adults, including"Arctic Giants"and"Ava and the Little Folk. " He lives in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. Larry MacDougallis the award-winning illustrator of numerous books, including "The Dreaded Ogress of the Tundra" and"The Shadows That Rush Past. " He lives in Stoney Creek, Ontario. " Emily Fiegenschuh attended art school at the Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL, and graduated with honours and a BFA from the Illustration program. She has illustrated numerous Dungeons and Dragons rulebooks for Wizards of the Coast, and has contributed cover and interior illustrations to the novel series Knights of the Silver Dragon. She illustrated the ten-part fantasy story "The Star Shard" by Frederic S. Durbin for Cricket Magazine . Her art has also appeared in the New York Times bestsellers A Practical Guide to Dragons , and A Practical Guide to Monsters . Emily lives with her husband in the Seattle area. Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley is a scholar specializing in world religions and cultures. She was born in an Arctic wilderness camp and is of Inuit ancestry. Her numerous articles and books have earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.