Souls of the North Wind

by Chrissy K. McVay

Iksik ran to his cousin's side, grabbing up the wolf head harpoon. At the curve in the trail a large shadow cascaded over the rocks. 'They heard the loud panting of the beast just before it rounded the corner, staring straight at them. A light breeze brought the overwhelming stench of its body. It was the smell of a beast that slept in its own filth. The long shaggy hair covering its massive chest was layered with the dried blood of old kills "Entertaining and educational, this book would be an excellent learning tool for teachers and should be a part of every school library" Shirley Roe, Allbooks Review' Reminiscent of Jack London's Call of the Wild, her writing combines a gentleness of touch with a fine eye for detail' McVay's largeness of heart'is what really enhances a unique storytelling style that will burrow into readers' hearts "Patrice TappeeRapid River Art Magazine - Asheville, N. C. 'Souls of the North Wind'is an exceptional book' five thumbs up. Lillian Cauldwell - author of Sacred Honor' 'remnant of the stories we all read as children about growing up, about being ourselves, and about questioning stereotypes" Tami Brady - author of The Complete Being 'I dare anyone to put this book down. The author brings you on the adventure of the two Inuit cousins just as if you were there with them" C. Gale Perkins - Author of The Baby's Cross

184 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2005

Reviews

[Chase Von · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've had this book longer than I care to admit, but various things in life prevented me from reading it. Being in the military, working on my own book, moves etc; That said, I picked it up the other day without any distractions and began reading it. I couldn't put it down!!! CHRISSY K. MCVAY is in a league of her own!!! The story is something I am sure teenagers would love but I would recommend this book to "ANYONE" without any reservations, because I can't imagine anyone of any age who can read not loving it! Much in the way that the "Harry Potter Stories" were originally aimed at children, but adults quickly fell in love with them as well, I sense the same bottled magic here. This story is filled with wisdom, humor, danger, sadness, struggles, magic, intrigue conflicting beliefs, and a sense of anticipation through out that makes you want to get to that next page! And although I don't want to give it all away, children making that right of passage to becoming adults. It is beautifully detailed to give one the feeling of being present and it leads you on to read more, as if you are caught in one of the currents of the rivers she so vividly describes. The amount of research she must have done must have been mind staggering but she weaves this all together in such a way that every page contains something that by its self, is worth the price of this book. Being part Indian myself, I was swept away by her ability to make me feel as if I was living in the Inuit world, traditions, culture, manner of belief, I was there! Anyone who has any love of the wilderness or a desire to know how things perhaps use to be should own this book! I classify this book having read it finally, because of all the beautiful thoughts it contains, and stories within stories, and life lessons as something I am greatful to own and blessed to have. I can easily see this as a movie that will hold it's own against any movie in this area currently out there or that has ever been made previously!

Chrissy K. McVay is the real deal! The praise you see for this book is genuine, because, this truly is a true literary master piece!!!

Buy it and I am confident not only will you love it. You will share it with friends you know love to read works that are bonafide classics!

The Call Of The Wild
Old Yeller
Big Red
Charlottes Web
Black Beauty
Are all recognized classics

And I beyond a shadow of a doubt believe...

'The Souls of the North Wind'

More than holds its own with all them!

Sincerely,
Chase von
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[Tami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Souls of the North Wind is a coming of age story set in the Canadian artic just as traditional Inuit life was to be forever changed by White traders. Iksik accidentally makes an old woman angry and she curses the boy and his entire village. In order to end the community's suffering, Iksik must trek across the barrens and convince the old woman to lift the curse. His cousin, Kiviok accompanies him. Kiviok has his own problems, no one believes him when he says he can understand what his dog says. They all insist that only a Shaman would have such abilities.

Souls of the North Wind is remnant of the stories we all read as children about growing up, about being ourselves, and about questioning common stereotypes. I think this message is still just as valid today and just as important for children, young adults, and adults alike. A fairly slow pace but the story progresses smoothly and purposefully toward an inspirational and somewhat humorous end.