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		La visite nordique Diane Groulx Saint-Damien-de-Brandon, Quebec: Éditions du soleil de minuit, 2002. 138 p. ISBN 2922691187 Ages 12 and up
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An Inuit family from the far north of Quebec travels to the south of Nunavik to obtain medical treatment for newborn baby Putulik. Aurélie and her brother Julien, along with close friend Noah, experience an unforgettable summer while staying at their grandparents.

The mysterious disappearance of Shadow, their grandparents' dog, draws them into an action-packed adventure. When other dogs go missing, the children suspect a dognapper ring. They set out to find the thieves' hideout, free the animals and have the thieves arrested. Heightened by risk and suspense, it is a true investigative tale that could have ended easily in tragedy.

Adding to the book's spirit of adventure, author Diane Groulx introduces the reader to many beliefs and legends of Inuit culture, including those related to the northern lights and the ghost canoe as described by the Elders.

–JMB