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A review by emmaraeempowered
Those Who Run in the Sky by Aviaq Johnston
4.5
Those Who Run in the Sky was a fantastic book! This follows Petu, a young Inuk boy who is a shaman in training...however at the beginning of this story he is unaware of that.
I loved how this book showed the reader Inuit culture. The author did so in such a balanced and beautiful way. For instance, when using Inuktitut language throughout the book sometimes she would use some words and immediately explain what that word meant other times it was up to the reader to look at the glossary for what it means. I bring this up because this is a middle grade/YA book and I think this was done in a great way for younger readers to follow and stay engaged in the story.
I loved learning more about Inuit spirituality and culture. There was so much I had never known before, and so much I had learned from Inuit creators on Instagram and Tiktok.
One part that made me smile real big is when the girl Petu is so clearly in love with gets facial tattoos and he is absolutely beaming because she is SO beautiful and he loves how her tattoos enhance her beauty. It was just so sweet and heartwarming to read that part. I loved their story so much.
Once Petu gets into the spiritual world things start to take a darker turn, he learns things about another character that changes the way he views this character. We also take a journey with other myths that Petu realizes are actually real and not just a story. From giants to spirits of ancestors.
And the artwork!!! The artwork is amazing throughout this book! I will definitely be picking up book two!
I loved how this book showed the reader Inuit culture. The author did so in such a balanced and beautiful way. For instance, when using Inuktitut language throughout the book sometimes she would use some words and immediately explain what that word meant other times it was up to the reader to look at the glossary for what it means. I bring this up because this is a middle grade/YA book and I think this was done in a great way for younger readers to follow and stay engaged in the story.
I loved learning more about Inuit spirituality and culture. There was so much I had never known before, and so much I had learned from Inuit creators on Instagram and Tiktok.
One part that made me smile real big is when the girl Petu is so clearly in love with gets facial tattoos and he is absolutely beaming because she is SO beautiful and he loves how her tattoos enhance her beauty. It was just so sweet and heartwarming to read that part. I loved their story so much.
Once Petu gets into the spiritual world things start to take a darker turn, he learns things about another character that changes the way he views this character. We also take a journey with other myths that Petu realizes are actually real and not just a story. From giants to spirits of ancestors.
And the artwork!!! The artwork is amazing throughout this book! I will definitely be picking up book two!