The legend of lightning & thunder, written by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux
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The legend of lightning & thunder, written by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux
Language
eng
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
novels
Main title
The legend of lightning & thunder
Oclc number
865017371
Responsibility statement
written by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux
Summary
In The Legend of Thunder and Lightning, a traditional legend that has been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two siblings resort to stealing from their fellow villagers. In this tale of guilt and consequence, the actions of the two children lead them to flee punishment by escaping to the sky as thunder and lightning. This beautifully illustrated traditional legend weaves together elements of an origin story and a traditional cautionary tale, giving young readers an accessible window into centuries-old Inuit mythology that is specific to the Kivalliq region of Nunavut
Target audience
juvenile
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Legend of lightning and thunder