The Cannibal
Louise Flaherty author Solomon Awa author Raphael Ter-Stephanov illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc
Published:25th Jul '24
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A traditional Inuit story.
This traditional story is retold by Louise Flaherty and Solomon Awa, giving life to an ancient story for new generations to enjoy.
Based on an Inuit traditional story passed down orally for generations, The Cannibal tells the horrific tale of a family experiencing starvation when the animals they rely on for survival disappear. While the wife stays alive by eating plants she gathers daily, the husband does the unthinkable, resorting to murder and cannibalism. Horrified, and terrified for her life, the wife eventually finds herself alone in camp with her husband. She knows what will happen to her if she does not find a way to escape. Hatching a plan, the exhausted wife embarks on the journey with her murderous husband in pursuit. After safely arriving at a nearby camp, she shares the story of what has become of her camp, and her own children. Soon the husband arrives, and the camp must decide how to deal with the cannibal. Both horrific and poignant, this cautionary traditional story provides a window into the at times harsh realities of traditional life.
ISBN: 9781772274813
Dimensions: 267mm x 178mm x 8mm
Weight: 300g
44 pages
English Edition