Stories of the Amautalik : fantastic beings from Inuit myths and legends

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by Christopher, Neil
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Authors: Flaherty, Louise,--trans.--MacDougall, Larry,--ill. Published by : Inhabit Media, (Iqaluit, Nunavut :) Subject(s): Inuit -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature. --Inuit -- Nunavut -- Folklore -- Juvenile literature. --Folklore -- Arctic regions -- Juvenile literature. --Legends -- Arctic regions -- Juvenile literature. Year : 2009 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Education Learning Commons Indigenous 398.2 CHR Available

44 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 18 x 23 cm. Translation of: Amautaliup miksaanut unikkaat. Text in English and Inuktitut.

Contents:
Introduction --
The hungry Amautalik and the restless children --
The orphan and the Amautalik --
End note. In this colourful, illustrated children’s book, the dreaded amautalik haunts two Inuit communities, terrifying five young but resourceful children. With luck, courage, and the knowledge of their ancestors, these young adventurers are able to face one of the most frightening beings to roam the Arctic.