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Neil Christopher is an educator, author, and filmmaker. He first moved to the North many years ago to help start a high school program in Resolute Bay, Nunavut. It was those students who first introduced Neil to the mythical inhabitants from Inuit traditional stories. Together with his colleague, Louise Flaherty, and his brother, Danny Christopher, Neil started a small publishing company in Nunavut called Inhabit Media Inc., and has since been working to promote Northern stories and authors. Jim Nelson is a freelance artist based in Chicago, Illinois. He has a lifelong interest in myths, legends, and the fantastic.“[Illustrator Jim] Nelson’s richly developed artwork playfully emphasizes the hunter’s plight while making it clear that the giant is friendly and caring...A good pick for readers eager to learn about giants beyond Paul Bunyan and Goliath.”—★ Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
“. . . a singularly fun and interesting take on the whole giant genre.”—School Library Journal
“On the Shoulder of a Giant is written in clear, sparse text that invites us into the story of a great (friendly) giant named Inukpak . . .”—Inkspokes
“One huge giant and one little man create a great story together and one that can nicely be shared aloud.”—Waking Brain Cells
"Kids will readily warm to this gentle giant from the frozen North."—Kirkus Reviews