Inuit Elder, Illuitok, retells a Traditional Kugaaruk Story about the child-stealing Amajurjuk. After a young child is taken by the formidable ogress, the father decides he must find his daughter. Although frightened, he devises a plan to rescue his child. The vivid, graphic novel-quality illustrations fully support the text and offer visual access to the story. Clear sequencing and just the right amount of description make this an enjoyable and accessible story, while the informal language evokes a sense of listening to an Elder tell the story. Educators may use this rich resource to support learning about traditional Inuit culture, the Far North, story elements and use it as a comparison of the stories of monsters and ogres from other cultures. A pronunciation guide is included at the back of the book.

Cautions / Content Warnings: Young children may be frightened by some illustrations.
Other End Matter: Pronunciation guide
Images: Colour illustrations
Contributor Affiliation: Author Levi Illuitok (Inuit), Illustrator Ben Shannon
Bibliography: No
Index: No

Source: Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools

Levi Illuitok was born in Qilijauqtuaq, Kugaaruk, a community in Nunavut. While growing up, he and his family travelled by land and did not stay in one place for long. Levi enjoys going out on the land and hunting. He also teaches his traditional knowledge to students.

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The vivid, graphic novel-quality illustrations fully support the text and offer visual access to the story. Clear sequencing and just the right amount of description make this an enjoyable and accessible story, while the informal language evokes a sense of listening to an Elder tell the story. Educators may use this rich resource to support learning about traditional Inuit culture, the Far North, story elements and use it as a comparison of the stories of monsters and ogres from other cultures.

Books BC - Indigenous Books for Schools