The Amajurjuk
Levi Illuitok author Ben Shannon illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc
Published:17th Nov '22
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A traditional Inuit story told by an Elder.
In this traditional Inuit story, a father must find and rescue his child from the lair of this ogress.
In this faithful retelling of a traditional story from the Kugaaruk region, told by Elder Levi Illuitok, a father must save his infant child from an amajurjuk, an ogress known to steal children. When the ogress takes advantage of the child’s mother being blind to trick her into giving away her child, the child’s father embarks on a quest to save his infant from certain deThe 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 SchooISBN: 9781772274318
Dimensions: 241mm x 203mm x 3mm
Weight: 130g
28 pages
English Edition