Shining Willow Nominee

Orphans in the Sky

By Jeanne Bushey, Illustrated by Vladyana Langer Krykorka.

Red Deer Press, 2004.
ISBN 0-88995-291-4

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This story is based on a traditional Inuit legend that explains why we have thunder and lightning. An orphaned brother and sister are mistakenly abandoned by their people and find a new home with the stars. Little Sister dispels the dark with a flint she carries and Little Brother's laughter makes his sealskin crackle loudly. Thus, Little Brother becomes Thunder and Little Sister becomes lightning and they become part of a new family of the sun, moon, northern lights, and stars. Eventually their people return but the children choose to use their own light and energy and remain as Brother Thunder and Sister Lightning with their sky family.

About the Author

Jeanne Bushey is from Richmond, BC

Jeanne Bushey was born March 22, 1944 in Lynn, Massachusetts and moved to Iqaluit on Baffin Island from the U.S. in 1974. There she taught school and became interested in Inuit culture and language. In 1980, she moved to Yellowknife, N.W.T. where she began writing and directing original scripts for children's drama. In 1987, Jeanne started a parenting column in the "Yellowknifer" newspaper, and wrote the first of several education articles for Parenting Magazine and Today's Parent. Her first book,A Sled Dog For Moshi was published in 1994. Jeanne currently lives in Richmond B.C. and is available for readings and talks in the Vancouver area.

Published Works

Orphans in the Sky - Red Deer Press, 2004
The Polar Bear's Gift - Red Deer Press, 2000
Holiday Hang-Ups - Incentive Press, 1995
A Sled Dog For Moshi - Hyperion Press, 1994
Reading Tips For Teachers - Troll Books, 1993

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