Ahiahia the Orphan

Name: Ahiahia the Orphan
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SKU: 9781772274431
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By Levi Illuitok

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After his parents are brutally murdered, Ahiahia is raised by his grandmother in a camp surrounded by enemies. Knowing the dangers that lie ahead, his grandmother uses a protection chant on his clothing, amulet, necklace, and even his dog. When Ahiahia is attacked, he must rely on his agility, hunting skills, and the protective charms to survive. This traditional story, retold by Kugaaruk Elder Levi Illuitok and brought to life with comic book style illustrations by Nate Wells, offers a compelling tale for new generations.
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This book is ideal for young adults interested in Indigenous stories, survival tales, and culturally rich narratives presented in an engaging comic book style.

This traditional story is retold by Kugaaruk Elder Levi Illuitok, and illustrated in a comic book style by Nate Wells, giving life to an ancient story for new generations to enjoy.

A traditional Inuit story told by an Elder.

Description

After his parents are brutally murdered, Ahiahia is raised by his grandmother in a camp surrounded by enemies. His grandmother knows that eventually the camp will turn on Ahiahia, just as it did his parents, so she chants a protection chant over the clothing that she lovingly sews for him, over the amulet and necklace she gives him, even over the dog that is his companion. When he is attacked, Ahiahia must use his agility, hunting skills, and the protection imparted by his grandmother to stay alive.

This traditional story is retold by Kugaaruk Elder Levi Illuitok, and illustrated in a comic book style by Nate Wells, giving life to an ancient story for new generations to enjoy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781772274431

Publisher: Inhabit Media Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Inhabit Media Inc

Edition: English Edition

Illustration: Illustrations, color

Contributors:

Illustrated by Nate Wells

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 178.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 36

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Levi Illuitok Young Adult

About the Author

Levi Illuitokwas born in Qilijauqtuaq, Kugaaruk, a community in Nunavut. While growing up, he and his family travelled by land and did not stay in one place for long. Levi enjoys going out on the land and hunting. He also teaches his traditional knowledge to students.

Nate Wellsis an illustrator and designer living in Texas. While studying graphic design at Texas Tech University, Nate began his career in cartooning at the school's newspaper,The Daily Toreador, where he worked as an editorial cartoonist. Nate now works in the fields of comic books, film, and music, creating posters, sequential art, and concept art.