Shelly Blake
Sherry Blake is an Inuk throat singer who performs with the group The Blake Sisters. She grew up in Rigolet, Newfoundland, and now lives in St. John’s, Newfoundland. She loves watching movies, laughing with her son Marcel and husband Roman, taking care of plants, beadwork, and baking cookies.
Kids Books (1)
Synopsis:
When Willy's friend Sid comes to visit, he brings Willy a surprise—a new pup! Willy's new pup is strong and fast, but he needs a lot of training before he can become the new lead dog. When Willy finally decides his new pup is ready for his first hunting trip, something happens that puts the dog's strength and bravery to the test. Based on true events, this story from Labrador shows the powerful bond between a dog team driver and his lead dog.
Educator & Series Information
Recommended for ages 7 to 9.
This book is part of the Nunavummi Reading Series, a Nunavut-developed series that supports literacy learning while teaching readers about the people, traditions, and environment of the Canadian Arctic. Willy's New Pup is a Level 13 book in the series.
Nunavummi Reading Series books have also been officially levelled using the Fountas & Pinnell Text Level Gradient™ Levelling System. This book's F&P Level is O.
Curriculum Connections: Diversity and Indigenous Perspectives. Willy's New Pup exposes children to Inuit traditions and ways of life.
This story is based on true events that occurred to the author's father.
Additional Information
52 pages | 8.00" x 9.00" | Hardcover | Colour illustrations
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