Ahiahia the Orphan

This traditional story is retold by Kugaaruk Elder Levi Illuitok, and illustrated in a comic book style by Nate Wells, giving life to an ancient story for new generations to enjoy.

About the author

Levi Illuitok was born in Qilijauqtuaq, Kugaaruk, a community in Nunavut. While growing up, he and his family travelled by land and did not stay in one place for long. Levi enjoys going out on the land and hunting. He also teaches his traditional knowledge to students.

Nate Wells is an illustrator and designer living in Texas. While studying graphic design at Texas Tech University, Nate began his career in cartooning at the school's newspaper, The Daily Toreador, where he worked as an editorial cartoonist. Nate now works in the fields of comic books, film, and music, creating posters, sequential art, and concept art. 

Summary

This traditional story is retold by Kugaaruk Elder Levi Illuitok, and illustrated in a comic book style by Nate Wells, giving life to an ancient story for new generations to enjoy.

Product details

• Authors: Levi Illuitok
• Assisted by: Nate Wells (Illustration)
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 12
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.04.2023
• EAN: 9781772274431
• ISBN: 978-1-77227-443-1
• No. of pages: 36
• Dimensions: 184 mm x 270 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 346 g
• Illustrations: full-colour illustrations throughout, farbige Illustrationen
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Fiction > Comic, cartoon, humour, satire; Nunavut, YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Historical, Nunavut;Arctic;legend;traditional story;indigenous