Stories of Survival and Revenge: From Inuit Folklore English Edition Contributor(s): Qitsualik-Tinsley, Rachel (Author), Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean (Author), Mohler, Jeremy (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1772270016 ISBN-13: 9781772270013 Publisher: Inhabit Media OUR PRICE: $23.36 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Canada - Young Adult Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - General - Young Adult Fiction | Action & Adventure - General |
Dewey: FIC |
Physical Information: 0.3" H x 4.9" W x 6.9" (0.30 lbs) 88 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Religious Orientation - Native American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Stories of Survival and Revenge presents three action-packed Inuit folktales: the stories of Nuliajuk, the mother of the sea mammals; Kaugjagjuk, the mistreated orphan who seeks revenge; and the Nanurluk, an enormous polar bear many times the size of a regular bear. |
Contributor Bio(s): Qitsualik-Tinsley, Sean: - Of Scottish-Mohawk ancestry, Sean Qitsualik-Tinsley is a folklorist and fantasist, specializing in mythology, magic, and Inuit lore. He has won an award for writing short science fiction (?Green Angel?), but his focus is on fiction and non-fiction for a young audience.Qitsualik-Tinsley, Rachel: - Born in an Arctic wilderness camp and of Inuit ancestry, Rachel Qitsualik-Tinsley is a scholar specializing in world religions and cultures. Her numerous articles and books concerning Inuit magic and lore have earned her a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.Mohler, Jeremy: - Jeremy Mohler read his first comic book in middle school. From that day forward, he devoted himself to art. He attended the Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art and earned his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute. In 2008, Jeremy founded Outland Entertainment to help clients bring their projects to life. Since its inception, Outland has helped more than one hundred companies and individuals develop ideas into full-fledged, finished products. He currently lives in Topeka, Kansas, with his wife and two daughters. |