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Stefansson, Vilhjalmur
1879
1962
Vilhjálmur Stefánsson
Stephenson, William
Stephenson, Vilhjalmur
Stephenson, Villi
Stefansson, Villi
Stef
Irwin, Violet
1881
Irvin, Violeta
Irwin, V. M. (Violet Mary)
Richards, George M. (George Mather)
1880
1958
Richards, G. M. (George Mather)
24020561
Kak, the Copper Eskimo
$aUnited States :$bThe Macmillan Company,$c1924.
Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
"Kak, the Copper Eskimo" by Vilhjalmur Stefansson and Violet Irwin is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Kak, a young Eskimo boy from Victoria Island in Canada, who is part of a migratory people known as the Copper Eskimos, recognized for crafting tools from copper. Throughout the narrative, the themes of exploration, personal growth, and cultural encounters come to life as Kak navigates his adventures and experiences, characterized by his innocent enthusiasm and bravery. The opening of the story introduces Kak as a typical Eskimo boy who enjoys a carefree life filled with laughter and adventure. He builds his first snow house and embarks on a significant hunting expedition with his father. Despite the challenges he faces, including getting lost and encountering fearsome wildlife, Kak demonstrates resilience and resourcefulness as he strives to prove himself. His experiences not only establish him as a burgeoning hero within his community but also set the stage for future adventures and encounters, particularly with strangers that add a layer of intrigue to his life in the Arctic. Through Kak's journey, readers are invited to witness the richness of Eskimo culture and the joys of childhood amidst the harsh realities of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://hdl.handle.net/2027/uc1.408724
20201211043513stefansson
1924
US
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Arctic regions -- Juvenile fiction
Copper Inuit boys -- Juvenile fiction
Victoria Island (Nunavut and N.W.T.) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: Novels
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