ARCTIC
a children’s book edited by Dawn and includes:
OTHER BOOKS by DAWN
NEWFOUNDLAND
a limited edition book (1979)
artwork by Michael French
vignettes by Dawn (French)
signed copies
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A REVIEW of
THE HIP HOPE DANCER
on BARNES & NOBLE
A PUSHTHROUGH TIME
a digital, visual version of Dawn Neill’s Newfoundland story.
Comments by online readers:
I cant wait to read more!
Where's part two? Great story. I want to read more about your adventure.
illustrations by a group of her Inuit students
a true story with a positive message for young people
“choose dance not drugs”
highlights of life in the Canadian Arctic
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Author, Astrid Wenigerova, from Czechoslovakia, displays and reads
The Hip Hope Dancer
(book has also been purchased in England and Australia)
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by Margaret Welwood
5.0 out of 5 stars A Story of Hope by Young People for Young People
Reviewed on April 21, 2016
Something special happens when we tell our own stories—and something special happens when we step out of the bounds of our everyday experiences and reach for our dreams and passions.
Dawn Doyle had always wanted to live in the Arctic, and the students of Quluaq School on Baffin Island had a tale of triumph that needed to be told. Over a period of two years, Dawn and her students worked to bring this story to life. And then came the revelation—it’s a true story.
After learning a powerful truth from his grandfather, Isapee was finally able to finish a dance. Our young hero then traveled around Nunavut with his message of hope--one that was greatly welcomed by parents and teachers as well as his peers.
Decorated with artwork by the students and written in both English and Inuktitut, this book features photos of our hero and others who live in Clyde River. It’s a glimpse into a region and culture few of us—even Canadians—have experienced, but even more, it’s a story of hope and triumph by young people for young people.