The Gnawer of Rocks
Inuktitut
Published on 14. March 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-1-77227-154-6 (ISBN)
Description
While everyone is busy preparing for the coming winter, two girls wander away from their camp, following a path of strange, beautiful stones. Each stone is lovelier than the last, and the trail leads them farther and farther away from camp. But what starts out as a peaceful afternoon on the land, quickly turns dangerous when the girls find themselves trapped in the cave of Mangittatuarjuk - the Gnawer of Rocks! Based on a traditional Inuit legend, this graphic novel introduces readers to a dark and twisted creature that haunts the Northern landscape and preys on unsuspecting children
Reviews / Votes
". . . [S]plendid storytelling, horrific in its content but wise in its consul." "[The illustrations] capture the mysterious dark content of the tale and feature sweeping majestic but somber landscapes."More details
Edition
Inuktitut Edition
Language
Other
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Eighth Grade to Twelfth Grade, Reading Age: From 12 years, Interest Age: From 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 254 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
245 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77227-154-6 (9781772271546)
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Persons
Louise Flaherty grew up in Clyde River, Nunavut. Early on, Louise was fortunate to be surrounded by great storytellers. Her grandparents instilled in her a passion for Inuktitut, and an understanding that speaking Inuktitut is a fundamental part of Inuit identity. In 2005, Louise co-founded Inhabit Media Inc., an independent publishing house dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Inuit knowledge and values, and the Inuktitut language. Inhabit Media has since published dozens of books and Inuktitut resources that are used in classrooms throughout Nunavut.
Jim Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic.
Jim Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic.