An orphan who is left on the sea ice by a group of cruel hunters is adopted by a polar bear elder.
Folklore
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Author:Qaunaq, SakiasiSummary: -
Author:Grimm, Wilhelm, Grimm, JacobSummary:When Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm published their 'Children's and Household Tales' in 1812, followed by a second volume in 1815, they had no idea that such stories as 'Rapunzel, ' 'Hansel and Gretel, ' and 'Cinderella' would become the most...
- Author:Rumbolt, Paula IkuutaqSummary:
In this Inuit tale, the actions of a hare and a fox change the Arctic forever by creating day and night. In very early times, there was no night or day and words spoken by chance could become real. When a hare and a fox meet and express...
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Author:McCaughrean, GeraldineSummary:A collection of sixteen Greek myths, retold for children. The collection includes Jason, Theseus and Odysseus, of Icarus who flies too close to the sun, and King Midas whose magic touch turns everything to gold.
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Author:Morris, ThomasSummary:"Delightfully horrifying."-Popular Science This wryly humorous collection of stories about bizarre medical treatments and cases offers a unique portrait of a bygone era in all its jaw-dropping weirdness. A puzzling series of dental...
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Author:Pyle, HowardSummary:Robin Hood follows one of our favorite heroes as he embarks on various adventures and antics, recruiting the Merry Men from what appears to be every corner of Europe and pursuing his quest to "steal from the rich and give to the poor."...
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Author:Vernon, SteveSummary:The wind is howling and a full moon is in the sky-it must be time for more chilling tales from storyteller Steve Vernon. Spanning the length and width of Nova Scotia, these 25 blood-chilling yarns make perfect campfire fare. Some...
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Author:Knowles, Sir JamesSummary:This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. From the finding of Merlin to the death of King Arthur, follow every thrilling adventure in the Arthurian...
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Author:Sprung, Dawn, Bullshields, CharlesSummary:The Legend of the Buffalo Stone is based on the history of the Blackfoot people—specifically their dependence on the buffalo and how they hunted the great animals on foot before horses were brought to North America—and is retold with...
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Author:Casanova, MarySummary:After learning to understand the language of animals, Hai Li Bu the hunter sacrifices himself to save his village.
- Author:Bacon, RonSummary:
The marae needed a house, so the oldest tohunga went out to the forest and the shore to find inspiration for the carvings. A description of Maori carvings for younger children.
- Author:Dandurand, Joseph A.Summary:
A story for children by Kwantlen storyteller and award-winning poet Joseph Dandurand. The Girl Who Loved the Birds is the third in a series of Kwantlen legends by award-winning author Joseph Dandurand, following The Sasquatch, the Fire...
- Author:Angutinngurniq, JoseSummary:
One of the most terrifying creatures to be found in traditional Inuit stories is the nanurluk, a massive bear the size of an iceberg that lives under the sea ice. Its monstrous size and ice-covered fur make it an almost impenetrable foe...
- Author:CRANE, WalterSummary:
The Frog Prince; Princess Belle-Etoile; Aladdin and the wonderful lamp.
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Author:Christopher, NeilSummary:Based on the acclaimed animated film of the same name, this visually stunning graphic novel takes readers on a mysterious adventure with two brothers who are lost at sea. It begins as an average hunting trip for two young men. But when...
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Author:Malory, ThomasSummary:Relates the chivalrous and romantic deeds of King Arthur, Launcelot, Gareth, Tristram, Galahad, and other knights of the Round Table.
- Author:DKSummary:
Enter the enchanting world of mythical creatures and explore the history behind them in this beautifully illustrated compendium for kids aged 7 to 9. You'll meet an incredible cast of mind-boggling fictional animals from all around the...
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Author:Demchuk, DavidSummary:Three neighbouring villages on the Ukrainian/Romanian border are the final refuge for the last of the mythical creatures of Eastern Europe. Now, on the eve of the war that may eradicate their kind—and with the ruthless Night Police...
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Author:Ben Izzy, JoelSummary:When a storyteller loses his voice, he believes he's lost everything. In fact, he's been given a great gift. Once upon a time, a successful storyteller lost his voice to throat cancer. Deprived of the instrument of his art and his...
- Author:Battery RadioSummary:
A tale of two Jacks: one Jack the hero of traditional folktales; the other a retired fisherman passing the time in his fishing stage spinning tales of his youth. The documentary weaves together the real and the mythical Jack, and...
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