Stories of the Amautalik: Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends | TheBookSeekers

Stories of the Amautalik: Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends


School year: Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

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No. of pages 48

Published: 2009

Great for age 7-12 years

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In this colourful, illustrated children's book, the dreaded amautalik haunts two Inuit communities, terrifying five young but resourceful children. With luck, courage, and the knowledge of their ancestors, these young adventurers are able to face one of the most frightening beings to roam the Arctic. Listen well, young ones, for the information in these stories might just save YOU one day!

 

 

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2009 by Inhabit Media Inc .

Neil Christopher moved to Resolute Bay, Nunavut, and worked as a high school science teacher. He currently works as an editor for Inhabit Media Inc. Eva Widermann is a freelance illustrator and concept artist whose work has been published in a wide variety of books, magazines, and games. Her work has become renowned for its realistic and evocative edge. 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. " Louise Flaherty grew up in Clyde River, Nunavut. Early on, Louise was fortunate to be surrounded by great storytellers. Her grandparents instilled in her a passion for Inuktitut, and an understanding that speaking Inuktitut is a fundamental part of Inuit identity. In 2005, Louise co-founded Inhabit Media Inc. , an independent publishing house dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Inuit knowledge and values, and the Inuktitut language. Inhabit Media has since published dozens of books and Inuktitut resources that are used in classrooms throughout Nunavut. Jim Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic.