Thomas G. Low Stories
Igloovik
An Inuit or Eskimo Boy
- author: Thomas G. Low
- illustrator: Brent Newson
- first printing 1998
- 19 stories, 56 pages, 8½"x11"
Igloovik is an exciting, unique, fast-moving story about an Inuit or Eskimo boy who is not only a great hunter, but also becomes one of the best long-distance runners in America. The story centres around Igloovik and his beautiful younger sister Sheena. While hunting on the Arctic ice with Earl, his large black powerful husky lead dog, they face a polar bear rushing directly towards them.
Later, by a miracle of miracles, when hunting alone again with his seven dogs, he meets a young American couple in the middle of a vast, remote, cold white wilderness. Rolly and Roseann Wagoner, from Lincoln, Nebraska, are seeking adventure in the North – and they find it!
The lives of Igloovik, Sheena, their family, the people of the village, and Rose and Rolly would never be the same again. The meeting of north and south produced a bond of unity for the people of Arctic Bay, returned life to the beloved Sheena and gave future direction to Igloovik. The book reaches a final climax as Igloovik starts a running career at the high school in Inuvik.
Eventually, Igloovik will go south to fame and fortune under one of the best running coaches in North America. The small village of Arctic Bay via Inuvik will be placed on the map of the world as the home of a very famous runner … but that is another story!
Other Stories
We expect a second book in the Igloovik series sometime in the near future.
Also, check back here in the future for upcoming details on the Old Man Moe series of stories.
Author
Thomas (Tom) Low is an engineer who has written many reports and proposals for works around the world. He has travelled in North and South America, Europe and Africa, as well as working on projects in Asia and the Middle East.
His interest in the North was sparked when he was the design engineer for two lines of radar towers across Northern Canada. He is known far and wide as a story-teller by family and friends.
He lives in Brockville, Ontario, Canada with his wife Dorothy. They have three sons and eight grandchildren.
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- published by:Thomas G. Low
c/o Charles T. Low
Harvey Island Enterprises
168-163 Ormond Street
Brockville, Ontario
Canada K6V 7E6
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The Igloovik book and Web Site are Copyright © 1999-2006 tgLow
-first posted 1999
-updated: 2006-05-16