The Shaman's Nephew: A Life in the Far North
School year: Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
No. of pages 55
Published: 2000
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"The Shaman's Nephew: A Life in the Far North" by Simon Tookoome is a memoir that chronicles the author's life as an Inuk and his experiences growing up in the Canadian Arctic. Through vivid storytelling, Tookoome shares his journey from traditional Inuit culture to the influences of modern society. He explores themes of identity, spirituality, and the wisdom passed down from elders, particularly reflecting on the role of shamanism in his life and community. The book offers a rich tapestry of stories that illuminate the challenges and beauty of life in the Far North, blending personal narrative with cultural insights. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Nature All Around .
This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 6-8 years.
There are 55 pages in this book. This book was published in 2000 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside .
Sheldon Oberman (deceased)is the author of "The Always Prayer Shawl, "illustrated by Ted Lewin, winner of the National Jewish Book Award and the Sydney Taylor Award, among other honors.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Parents' Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Parents' Choice Award.
This book features the following character:
Simon Tookoome
This book features Simon Tookoome.
