Ahiahia the Orphan

Levi Illuitok author Nate Wells illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Inhabit Media Inc

Published:25th May '23

Should be back in stock very soon

Ahiahia the Orphan cover

A traditional Inuit story told by an Elder.

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.

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 en

"Viscerally powerful and entrancing."

* Kirkus *

"Efficient text by Illuitok emphasizes Ahiahia’s fear and ever-present feeling of unease, while intuitively providing a glimpse into a community experiencing upheaval amid times of change and loss."

* Publishers Weekly *

“The narrative moves along at a quick pace, helped by Wells’s expressive illustrations. Inuit culture infuses the story, as well as the graphics – from the scenery to the clothing to grandmother’s facial tattoo. Sharing stories that the ancestors told – of traditions, myths, and legends – keeps the culture alive and demonstrates the power of kinship, relationships, and survival.”

* Quill & Qui

  • Winner of Best Books for Kids and Teens 2023

ISBN: 9781772274431

Dimensions: 267mm x 178mm x 8mm

Weight: 300g

36 pages

English Edition