Tiktala

Shaw-Mackinnon, Margaret

ISBN 10: 0823412210 ISBN 13: 9780823412211

Publisher: Holiday House, 1996

Synopsis

Dreaming of becoming of famous soapstone carver, Tiktala is transformed into a seal so that she can better understand the spirits of animals--and therefore become a better sculptor.

About this title

Review:

"Shaw-MacKinnon introduces children to the demands of the creative spirit while increasing their awareness of the needs of nature and the role humans play in protecting wildlife"
-- School Library Journal

About the Author:

Margaret Shaw-MacKinnon, an eclectic writer who takes on projects in many genres, has a broad background in both academic and creative writing. Margaret has a BFA Hons. with a double major in graphic design and English, an MA in English, and she successfully completed PhD coursework and her first candidacy exam. She has numerous publications to her credit. Visit Margaret's web site at margaretshawmackinnon.com.

Laszlo Gal has an international reputation as an illustrator of myths and fairy tales. He is the illustrator of many books for young readers. He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

About this edition

• Publisher: Holiday House
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0823412210
• ISBN 13: 9780823412211
• Binding: Library Binding
• Illustrator: Gal Laszlo