Stories of the Amautalik: Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends

Inhabit Media, Apr 24, 2009 - Juvenile Fiction - 48 pages

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. Listen well, young ones, for the information in these stories might just save YOU one day!

About the author

Louise Flaherty grew up in Clyde River, Nunavut. Early on, Louise was fortunate to be surrounded by great storytellers. Her grandparents instilled in her a passion for Inuktitut, and an understanding that speaking Inuktitut is a fundamental part of Inuit identity. In 2005, Louise co-founded Inhabit Media Inc., an independent publishing house dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Inuit knowledge and values, and the Inuktitut language. Inhabit Media has since published dozens of books and Inuktitut resources that are used in classrooms throughout Nunavut. Larry MacDougall is an award-winning illustrator living in Stoney Creek, Ontario. Some of his recent projects include The Secret History of Giants, Eragon's Guide to Alagaesia, and The Secret History of Hobgoblins. His work has been published in Spectrum Illustration Annuals for science fiction and fantasy art, and he won a Silver Award in Spectrum Annual 15. Larry has always been interested in mythology, faerie tales, and folktales, so turning to Inuit mythology was a natural step for him. He especially enjoys illustrating Inuit myths.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Stories of the Amautalik: Fantastic Beings from Inuit Myths and Legends
• Translated by: Louise Flaherty
• Illustrated by: Larry MacDougall
• Contributor: Neil Christopher
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Inhabit Media, 2009
• ISBN: 0978218639, 9780978218638
• Length: 48 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Country & Ethnic; Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic; Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / General; Juvenile Fiction / Monsters; Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island / General; Social Science / Folklore & Mythology