Painted Skies

By Carolyn Mallory, Amei Zhao (Illustrator)

New to the Arctic, Leslie discovers the northern lights' hidden dangers.

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36 pages

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Leslie, new to the Arctic, is mesmerized by the northern lights. Her friend Oolipika warns her of the playful yet dangerous spirits within these lights. As they explore this breathtaking phenomenon, Leslie must navigate the balance between wonder and caution. Will she heed the ancient legends or be drawn into the lights' mysterious allure? This tale blends Inuit folklore with the awe-inspiring science of the Arctic's natural wonders.

From the publisher

Leslie is new to the Arctic, and no one told her there would be so much snow, and so many interesting animals to see. Along with her new friend, Oolipika, Leslie soon discovers one the Arctic’s most unique and breathtaking natural wonders, the northern lights. Having never seen such lights before, Leslie is understandably shocked by them. Oolipika, on the other hand, knows that the ancient lights are more than just colours, and that the mischievous, playful spirits that the northern lights hold can be dangerous. This contemporary narrative introduces young readers to an Inuit legend about the northern lights, followed by an epilogue that explains the science behind this amazing natural phenomenon.

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