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When Allashua disobeys her parents and goes fishing on the sea ice, she has to use her wits to escape and to further trick the Qallupilluit when she promises to bring her brothers and sisters back to them.
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Robert Munsch's award-winning books have become a staple on the bookshelves of families worldwide. His stories reflect the joys and challenges of everyday living, offering zany, yet utterly normal, experiences of family life. Munsch has sold over 40 million books in 20 countries and many languages, including French, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. Beginning with Mud Puddle in 1979, Munsch continued captivating children and adults with stories like Thomas's Snowsuit, David's Father, I Have to Go!, and the classic Love You Forever.
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On the very first nice day of spring Allashua said, I'm going to go fishing. Read the first page
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeping promises,
By Alyssa A. Lappen (Earth) - See all my reviews
This review is from: A Promise is a Promise (Paperback)
The Qallupilluq is an imaginary Inuit creature that lives on Hudson Bay, according to the book's afterward. This troll-like thing wears a parka made of loon feathers and is said to grab children when they walk near the cracks in the ice.This creature was invented much like others' hobgoblins, to frighten children into listening to their parents. This version of an encounter with the Qallupilluit comes from Michael Kusugak, an Inuit man who was raised in the Arctic. He sent it to Robert Munsch, who had stayed with Kusugak's family while visiting Rankin Inlet in Canada's Northwest Territories. The result is a dance with some of the greater truths that transcend all cultures. Alyssa A. Lappen
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Teaches culture and morals.,
By A Customer
This review is from: A Promise is a Promise (Paperback)
Colorful pictures of a cultural heritage tell a scary story that teaches the reader that "a promise is a promise." Allashua lives in the North West Territories where she goes ice fishing on lakes and at the ocean. Her parents warn her of the Qallupilluit, imaginary troll-like creatures that seize children who are out on the ocean ice without their parents. Allashua is caught and promises to return with her brothers and sisters. She must keep her promise but her parents must also protect them from the Qallupilluit. The story might scare some young children, but the ending is a happy one. The sentence "a promise is a promise," is repeated throughout the book. With the threat of the Qallupilluit, children learn not to disobey their parents, always to keep a promise, and where applicable, to not go onto the ice alone. It is a good story that gives insight into one small part of Inuit culture. A good book for multicultural themes.
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A great book for learning!,
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This review is from: A Promise is a Promise (Paperback)
I'm fascinated about this book. It contains 3 bits information.#1. you can not break a promise #2. stay away from the ocean #3. have an adult supervising you. I hope there are more books like this!
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