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Hainnu, Rebecca

The Spirit of the Sea

32 pp. | Inhabit Media | October, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9781927095751 $16.95 | Paper ISBN 9781772275216 $14.95 | Ebook ISBN 9781772271751 $9.99
(4) K-3 Illustrated by Hwei Lim. Arnaq (the Inuktitut word for woman) is inveigled into an unhappy marriage by a shapeshifting shaman. While rescuing her by boat, Arnaq’s father is frightened into drowning her, whereupon she transforms into the vengeful spirit of the sea. This intriguing retelling of the Inuit marine goddess's origin story includes gory details and sends complex messages about women's roles, needs, and impact that seem too inconclusive for young readers. Earth-toned digital watercolor illustrations dramatize the artic setting. Back matter includes an afterword and a pronunciation guide/glossary.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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