A Promise Is a Promise

Written by Michael Kusugak and Robert Munsch · Illustrated by Vladyana Krykorka

Part of the Classic Munsch series

A girl must outsmart sea trolls to save her siblings from a chilling fate.

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32 pages· 1,448 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud· AD550L· AR ~3.3 · ~0.5 AR pts

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Bookroo's summary

Allashua defies her parents and ventures onto the sea ice, only to encounter the dreaded Qallupilluit. Trapped by these mythical creatures, she faces a harrowing choice: her freedom in exchange for her siblings. Can Allashua find a way to outwit the trolls and protect her family, or will a promise seal their fate? Dive into this gripping tale of courage and cleverness, where the icy depths hold secrets and danger lurks beneath the surface.

From the publisher

When Allashua disobeys her parents and goes fishing on the sea ice, she has to use her wits to escape the Qallupilluit–the troll-like creatures her parents have always warned her about that live beneath the frozen surface of the sea. But the only way to break out of their grasp is through an exchange: Allashua can go free if she brings her brothers and sisters back to the sea ice instead. Allashua doesn’t want to give them up, but what can she do? After all, a promise is a promise. A Promise Is a Promise is a collaboration between award-winning storyteller Michael Kusugak and celebrated children’s author Robert Munsch. This 30th anniversary edition brings all of the tension of the traditional Inuit story to a new generation of readers. Added features include a new foreword by Michael Kusugak on his role as a storyteller and the importance of storytelling in Inuit culture.

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