Qaqavii
A Novel
- Publisher
- Red Deer Press
- Initial publish date
- Mar 2019
- Category
- Pets, Polar Regions
- Recommended Age
- 12 to 17
- Recommended Grade
- 7 to 12
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780889955707
- Publish Date
- Mar 2019
- List Price
- $14.95
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eBook
- ISBN
- 9780889955875
- Publish Date
- Mar 2019
- List Price
- $9.99
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Description
On the heels of Miriam K�rner's critically acclaimed first novel, Yellow Dog, comes the highly anticipated young adult adventure — Qaqavii — set amongst the unforgettable land and people of the vast windswept North.
When 15-year-old Emmylou arrives in Churchill, Manitoba, all she can think about is getting out of town before she ends up on the wrong end of a polar bear dinner. But things are rarely what they seem in the North and Emmylou's outlook begins to change — fast. It all starts when she meets Barnabas, a young Inuk who is training sled dogs for the gruelling Arctic Quest. But her real Northern adventure begins when she falls for a spirited yet unruly puppy by the name of Qaqavii who turns her entire world upside down.
About the author
Miriam Körner is a writer and illustrator for children and young adults, whose titles have won numerous awards. Her novels and picture book collaborations express her love and concern for the natural world and explore our place within this world. She lives with her ten sled dogs in a small cabin in the boreal forest in Northern Saskatchewan and teaches at the Northern Saskatchewan Indigenous Teacher Education Program. She is a founding member of For Peat’s Sake – Protecting Northern Saskatchewan Muskegs.
Editorial Reviews
"Emmylou is a remarkable main character who tells the story from her point of view. She grows up a great deal in this coming-of-age novel and learns to have confidence in her own judgement and abilities. . . Author Miriam Korner makes the north come alive as Emmylou and Barnabas participate in the Arctic Quest, surrounded by ice and snow, bright sunshine and northern lights. The dogs are central to the setting as are other wild animals, such as caribou, which also make an appearance. . . Thank you, Miriam Korner, for letting us join you in a northern adventure, an inspiring coming-of-age story, and a love letter to dogs of all shapes and sizes!
Highly Recommended"
— CM Magazine
"The book deals powerfully with events experienced by the Inuk, also teaching readers about the clothing, hunting, and culture of dog sledding."
— Kirkus Reviews
"Canada's north is underrepresented in our literature and curriculum, and this book gently introduces a number of serious issues. Readers interested in the north, or in dogs, will appreciate this novel."
— Resource Links
"Miriam Korner's years of real-life experience in the Arctic with sled dogs ring true on every page. . . An unusual coming-of-age novel with a stunning setting of majestic natural beauty, the book will appeal to readers who are hungry for adventure and self-discovery. Recommended"
— School Library Connection
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