INATUK'S FRIEND

by Suzanne Stark Morrow ‧ RELEASE DATE: Aug. 15, 1968

A quiet affirmation of friendship and brotherly love that convinces because the understated tenderness is supported by stark, composed illustrations. The impetus for change--Inatuk's father must leave an independent life and move to a government town--is introduced without insisting on a judgment (airplane roars scare seals away); the departure from friend Soloquay is pointed but brief, the actions of little brother Swenik diverting but not intrusive. Soloquay's going-away present a piece of carving soapstone designed to win a new friend for Inatuk does indeed take shape, and it furthers the story too: the boy carves a hare and places it beside the sleeping Swenik (who reluctantly freed a wild one that afternoon) so he will see it first thing when he wakes. A good look at Eskimos, a strong side view of a modern problem.

Pub Date: Aug. 15, 1968

ISBN: N/A

Page Count: -

Publisher: Little, Brown--A.M.P.

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 1, 1968

Categories: CHILDREN'S