The Gnawer of Rocks, Louise Flaherty
The Gnawer of Rocks, Louise Flaherty
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The Gnawer of Rocks

Author: Louise Flaherty, Jim Nelson

Narrator: Louise Flaherty

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Inhabit Media

Published: 11/01/2021


Synopsis

While everyone is busy preparing for the coming winter, two girls wander away from their camp, following a path of strange, beautiful stones. Each stone is lovelier than the last, and the trail leads them farther and farther away from camp. But what starts out as a peaceful afternoon on the land, quickly turns dangerous when the girls find themselves trapped in the cave of Mangittatuarjuk - the Gnawer of Rocks! Based on a traditional Inuit legend, this graphic novel introduces readers to a dark and twisted creature that haunts the Northern landscape and preys on unsuspecting children...


Reviews

Goodreads review by Abigail

As winter approaches, the people in a seasonal Inuit hunting camp prepare for the cold, hard season ahead. Two girls, themselves caring for two younger children, wander out of camp one day, following a trail of beautiful rocks. When they enter a dark cave, and find themselves trapped by Mangittatuar......more

Goodreads review by Barbara

Based on a cautionary Inuit tale, this one features two girls who venture further home and safety than they planned to and find themselves in trouble. While the rest of their family makes winter preparations, they follow a path of stones to a cave. They become trapped inside, and discover the skulls......more

Based on an Inuit legend, this illustrated story tells of a wicked magical creature who eats children. Parallels Hansel & Gretel. Gruesome illustrations will fascinate and horrify students in grades 4 and up. It may or may not be a bit much for younger children. One of the illustrations is of disemb......more

Goodreads review by Kest

There's not a single thing put out by this publishing company that I wouldn't recommend. Inuit tales, told by Inuit tellers, published by an Inuit owned company (illustrated by someone in Chicago, but hey, you can't win 'em all). This one is English only (I very much enjoy the bilingual editions) bu......more