Bibliograph

The legend of thunder and lightning, by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Type

Label

The legend of thunder and lightning, by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The legend of thunder and lightning

Oclc number

838761292

Responsibility statement

by Paula Ikuutaq Rumbolt ; illustrated by Jo Rioux

Summary

In The Legend of Lightning and Thunder, a traditional legend that has been told in the Kivalliq region of Nunavut for centuries, two siblings resort to stealing from their fellow villagers, and inadvertently introduce lightning and thunder into the world. 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

Classification