The Spirit of the Sea

By: Rebecca Hainnu, Hwei Lim (Illustrator)

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Paperback | 8 January 2025

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Paperback
32 Pages

Edition Type
New edition

Age
6 - 9

Grade
1 - 4

Dimensions(cm)
22.2 x 22.2 x 0.7

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This beautifully illustrated picture books tells the story of the spirit of the sea, referred to as Nuliajuq, Sedna, Takannaaluk, and many other Inuktitut names.
Once a young woman who refused to marry, the lies and deceit of a treacherous bird and her own father's cowardice lead Nuliajuq to a life of solitude at the bottom of the ocean as the powerful, at times vengeful, spirit of the sea.

The Spirit of the Sea provides young readers with an authentic retelling of one of the most important, powerful legends in the canon of Inuit traditional stories.

Industry Reviews

"A popular Inuit cautionary legend, featuring a haughty young woman and a gruesome climactic twist."-Kirkus

"The text, which is appropriate for upper elementary readers and above, is meant to be read aloud and generally has the sound of a traditional storyteller's voice. The watercolours by Hwei Lim are beautiful and ethereal. The Spirit of the Sea is highly recommended for elementary school libraries, public libraries and libraries specializing in Canadian Indigenous materials."-Deakin Review

"The Spirit of the Sea would be great for reading aloud, independent reading and comparing to other indigenous legends."-Canadian Teacher

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