From the Arts Incubator Winnipeg Book Club comes The Frost’s Shadow. It‘s a haunting, unforgettable tale of survival, tradition, and the forces that bind us to the land.
When a devastating blizzard cuts off Saila’s remote Arctic village, plunging it into endless darkness, the resourceful teen must draw on forgotten knowledge to bring back the light. Her handmade seal-fat lamps burn as symbols of hope—but their flickering glow stirs something ancient and hungry, a spirit awakened from the melting permafrost and tied to the fate of the Earth itself.
As the storm deepens, Saila must battle not only the merciless cold but also a primal force that threatens to consume her home, her people, and her spirit. The Frost’s Shadow is a chilling yet deeply human story about courage, resilience, and the fragile balance between humanity and nature.
Perfect for both home and classroom reading, The Frost’s Shadow includes a reflective discussion guide that encourages meaningful dialogue about its themes of environmental stewardship, cultural resilience, and global citizenship—connecting the story to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.
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About the Author
Eva Suluk is an interdisciplinary artist and storyteller whose work is deeply rooted in the land. Her work has been supported by the Canada Council for the Arts. An accomplished hunter, filmmaker, and traditional drum dancer, Eva weaves together the ancient and the modern in her art. She finds her greatest inspiration and stories while spending time on the land, where her hunting adventures and love for her culture guide her creative spirit.
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