by Debby Dahl Edwardson (Author), Annie Patterson (Illustrator)
Amiqqaq is excited when his family catches a bowhead whale. As his family prepares to celebrate the traditional I upiaq whaling feast, Amiqqaq learns about the spirit-of-the-whale.
Author Biography
Debby Dahl Edwardson lives on the shore of the Arctic Ocean in Barrow, Alaska, the northernmost point of land on the North American continent. Debby has published everything from poetry to newspaper features. She is the author of MY NAME IS NOT EASY, which was a National Book Award finalist. Her interest in writing for children grew from a desire to see more books which accurately reflect and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Ipiat people, the heritage of her own children.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.3 x 10.9 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 01, 2004
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Whale Snow
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
