Those That Cause Fear

Neil Christopher

Description

This book introduces kids to the spine-tingling, hair-raising creatures found in Inuit myths. From the mahahaa, a fearsome creature that tickles people to death, to the palraiyuk, a reptilian creature said to have six legs and the body of a snake, this book introduces kids to all the creepy, spooky, and downright scary creatures told about in Inuit traditional myths.

Sujets

• Mythes et fables
• Inuits
• Nunavut
• Folklore
• Iqaluit
• Arctic
• Aborigine
• Columbus Day
• Indigenous
• Indigenous People's Day
• Inuit
• Inuit culture
• Esquimal
• Juvenilee Fiction
• Adaptations
• Fairy Tales

Informations

• Publié par: Inhabit Media
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781772271720
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 8 Mo

Extrait

This book is for my daughter, Amber Arnaktauyok. -G.A.
For my little monster, Mia-Laure. -N.C.

Table of Contents
Arctic Monsters Amautalik Dog Children Palraijuq Earth Children Iqallijuq Giant Fish Inukpasugjuk Inukpasarjujuk Battling Giants Sleeping Giants Amarujjuat Akla Inua Kajjait Mahahaa Nuliajuk Qallupilluk Aasivak Taliillajuut Tuniit Nanurluk Final Thoughts Inuktitut Pronunciation Guide
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Arctic Monsters
Try to imagine the dangers of living in the Arctic-what comes to mind? Did you think about the winter blizzards that bring powerful winds and blinding snow? It is true that blizzards are dangerous, as you can easily lose your way if you are not careful. Did you think of the dangers of travelling on the sea ice? It is true that the sea ice can shift and break, and can take people far out to sea away from their homes. Perhaps you imagined the huge animals, like polar bears or wolves? You would be correct, as these animals are large and strong, and need to be respected at all times.
But this book is not about those dangers. This book is about the dangers that lurk in the northern darkness and in the remote places of the Arctic. As you turn the pages of this book, you will be introduced to the things that go bump in the Arctic nights. This book is about Arctic monsters!
If you listen to hunters and elders telling stories about the North, you will find that some of the stories make reference to strange things that have been encountered on the tundra or sea ice.
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