About Jim Nelson Jim Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic. Books by Jim Nelson The Orphan and the Giant English Edition by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by Jim Nelson Ages 7 to 9 Grades 2 to 4 The Orphan and the Qallupilluit (Inuktitut) by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by Jim Nelson The Orphan and the Qallupilluit (English) by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by Jim Nelson Ages 6 to 8 Grades 1 to 3 The Amautalik and the Orphan English Edition retold by Neil Christopher illustrated by Jim Nelson Ages 5 to 8 Grades 2 The Gnawer of Rocks by (author) Louise Flaherty illustrated by Jim Nelson Ages 12 Grades 8 to 12 On the Shoulder of a Giant Big Book Inuktitut Edition by (author) Neil Christopher illustrated by Jim Nelson Ages 6 to 8 Grades 2