Aviaq Johnston
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English
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"Taaqtumi" is an Inuktitut word that means "in the dark"—and these spine-tingling horror stories by Northern writers show just how dangerous darkness can be. A family clinging to survival out on the tundra after a vicious zombie virus. A door that beckons, waiting to unleash the terror behind it. A post-apocalyptic community in the far North where things aren't quite what they seem. With chilling tales from award-winning authors Richard Van...
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Pitu novels volume 1
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English
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★ "A gem of an adventure novel grounded in Inuit myths and traditions...Lyrical writing, a suspenseful plot, and vivid illustrations make this a compelling read.Full of wisdom, earth knowledge, and spiritual depth, this novel captures the spirit of Indigenous leadership." - Kirkus, starred review
Winner of the Most Significant Work of Prose in English by an Emerging Indigenous Writer
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Pitu novels volume 2
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English
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Haunted by the vicious creatures of his recent past, Pitu tries to go back to a normal life at home after the other-worldly travels and near-death encounters of his recent disappearance into the world of the spirits. But Pitu knows that there is more work to be done, and more that he must learn in his new role as a shaman.
When word of a starving village nearby reaches Pitu, he must go help its people appease the angry spirits. It soon becomes clear...
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Inhabit Education Books Inc
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English
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Inuki lives in Iglulik, Nunavut. It is his fifth birthday! He can't wait for his party at the community hall. There is cake to eat and presents to open, but celebrating with his family and friends is Inuki's favourite gift of all!