Kiviuq and the Bee Woman
Noel McDermott
(Author)
Toma Feizo Gas
(Illustrator)
Description
Kiviuq, one of the greatest and most important characters in Inuit mythology, is said to have traveled over land and sea, overcoming obstacles and successfully defeating formidable foes. In Kiviuq and the Bee Woman, Kiviuq faces one of his most frightening opponents yet: Iguttarjuaq, a bee in human form. Known as the Bee Woman, she is a fearsome figure who is said to cook and eat humans. Trapped in her tent, Kiviuq must use all his powers to get to his qajaq and escape the Bee Woman!
Product Details
Price
$16.95
$15.76
Publisher
Inhabit Media
Publish Date
January 08, 2019
Pages
36
Dimensions
6.2 X 9.2 X 0.4 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781772272154
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About the Author
Noel McDermott is a retired professor of literature at Nunavut Arctic College where he lived and taught in Inuktitut and English for thirty-five years as a classroom teacher, school principal, and lecturer in the teacher training program. He has held Teaching Appointments at many other educational institutions, including McGill University, Trent University, the University of Waterloo, Ontario, as well as at the Sami University in Kautokeino, Norway.Toma Feizo Gas has spent ten years working in entertainment arts, with experience in production art, creative direction, concept design, and illustration.
Reviews
[A] gripping book that will introduce readers to an important legendary Inuit figure and engage them with the Inuktitut language. Highly recommended.