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Non-classifiable

The Amajurjuk

Inuktitut

by (author) Levi Illuitok

illustrated by Ben Shannon

Publisher
Inhabit Media
Initial publish date
Nov 2021
Category
NON-CLASSIFIABLE, NON-CLASSIFIABLE, Monsters, Survival Stories
Recommended Age
9 to 12
Recommended Grade
4 to 7
Recommended Reading age
9 to 12
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781772274400
    Publish Date
    Nov 2021
    List Price
    $12.95

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Description

In this faithful retelling of a traditional story from the Kugaaruk region, told by Elder Levi Illuitok, a father must save his infant child from an amajurjuk, an ogress known to steal children. When the ogress takes advantage of the child’s mother being blind to trick her into giving away her child, the child’s father embarks on a quest to save his infant from certain death.

About the authors

Levi Illuitok was born in Qilijauqtuaq, Kugaaruk, a community in Nunavut. While growing up, he and his family travelled by land and did not stay in one place for long. Levi enjoys going out on the land and hunting. He also teaches his traditional knowledge to students.

 

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