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Nadia Sammurtok
Siuluk possesses unusual strength, leading others to identify him with the Tuniit, a people of friendly giants formerly associated with the North. As the tribe’s final member, he lives alone and is shy. When nearby doubters question him, Siuluk must demonstrate the strength for which he is known. The Tuniit are described as a Canadian giant tribe, and his strength is legendary.
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Inky’s Amazing Escape: How a Very Smart Octopus Found His Way HomeSy MontgomeryIn 2016, Inky, an octopus at the New Zealand National Aquarium, escaped. The book recounts this event and identifies Inky as an octopus known internationally for the escape. Its subject is also described as a master of camouflage. Mixed-media collage illustrations use dynamic spreads, color, and texture to depict him. The account centers on Inky’s departure from the aquarium and the qualities associated with octopuses.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Minegoo Mniku: The Mi’kmaq Creation Story of Prince Edward Island/Epekewitkewey A’tukwaqnillustrated by Sandra L. Dodge, Sandra L. Dodge, Georgina FrancisThis bilingual book tells a Mi’kmaq creation account alongside the founding of Prince Edward Island. Its stories present the island’s origins in two languages. Realistic watercolor illustrations accompany the narrative, while the page borders use Mi’kmaq quilt designs. The artwork incorporates these quilt patterns as a decorative element around the text and images. Together, the stories and visual details connect the creation tradition with Prince Edward Island.Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Snail MailSamantha BergerA girl sends a handwritten card to a boy she loves, and four snails take responsibility for delivering it across the country. The journey plays on the old idea of “snail mail,” contrasting a carefully carried letter with faster forms of communication such as email and texting. The snails’ cross-country trip makes the message itself the center of the adventure.Five to NineLexile Text Measure 669LATOS Book Level 4.3On the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details