Chapter One- The Thaw
Maroo runs to Old Mother, her grandmother, after eating bland roots to semi-satisfy her gnawing hunger. Old Mother then asks her and her little sister, Nimai to go get fresh herbs for hot water. The giggly little girl hangs on to Maroo’s fingers as they walk off to find the herbs. When they get to their destination, they find a stream nearby. Nimai runs to it, saying, “See my spirit!” As both sisters gaze thoughtfully at their ‘spirits’, they are rudely interrupted by their brother Otak. After engaging in sibling banter, they see the band of men and daydream of tasty, juicy meat.
Chapter Two- The Spring Killing
Sure to be the first, Maroo and Otak run ‘like spring hares’ to the hunters. The hunters carry a large animal …show more content…
Finally, Maroo gives in with a sigh and wonders out loud what they would name the dog. Old Mother is quick to say if they name the dog, ‘its spirit will be in their keeping’. She also says they should wait until their journey starts. If the dog follows them, they shall give him a name. When that time comes, and the little puppy saunders off with them, Otak and Maroo name him ‘Rivo’, meaning friend.
Chapter Six- The Sea
The voyage to the sea camp took half a moon- they use the moon to calculate time. As Maroo and her siblings giggle and the Seal People, the adults share concerns. The baby in Tikek’s stomach wants to be born, but Tikek doesn’t want to give birth yet. How much longer would it be postponed? If Tikek doesn’t give birth, the whole group will be slowed down- and they might be trapped by winter.
Chapter Nine- No Smoke
Chapter 12- The Glacier
Maroo cautiously feels the snow in front of her with her staff, with Otak and Rivo quietly following her every step. Despite her watchful gaze, she falls into a crevasse. The harsh snow slowly suffocates her, and she feels like falling into a deep sleep. Finally, Otak throws down a rope of plaited hide and struggles to pull her up. They trudge on, with an inevitable feeling of
Maroo runs to Old Mother, her grandmother, after eating bland roots to semi-satisfy her gnawing hunger. Old Mother then asks her and her little sister, Nimai to go get fresh herbs for hot water. The giggly little girl hangs on to Maroo’s fingers as they walk off to find the herbs. When they get to their destination, they find a stream nearby. Nimai runs to it, saying, “See my spirit!” As both sisters gaze thoughtfully at their ‘spirits’, they are rudely interrupted by their brother Otak. After engaging in sibling banter, they see the band of men and daydream of tasty, juicy meat.
Chapter Two- The Spring Killing
Sure to be the first, Maroo and Otak run ‘like spring hares’ to the hunters. The hunters carry a large animal …show more content…
Finally, Maroo gives in with a sigh and wonders out loud what they would name the dog. Old Mother is quick to say if they name the dog, ‘its spirit will be in their keeping’. She also says they should wait until their journey starts. If the dog follows them, they shall give him a name. When that time comes, and the little puppy saunders off with them, Otak and Maroo name him ‘Rivo’, meaning friend.
Chapter Six- The Sea
The voyage to the sea camp took half a moon- they use the moon to calculate time. As Maroo and her siblings giggle and the Seal People, the adults share concerns. The baby in Tikek’s stomach wants to be born, but Tikek doesn’t want to give birth yet. How much longer would it be postponed? If Tikek doesn’t give birth, the whole group will be slowed down- and they might be trapped by winter.
Chapter Nine- No Smoke
Chapter 12- The Glacier
Maroo cautiously feels the snow in front of her with her staff, with Otak and Rivo quietly following her every step. Despite her watchful gaze, she falls into a crevasse. The harsh snow slowly suffocates her, and she feels like falling into a deep sleep. Finally, Otak throws down a rope of plaited hide and struggles to pull her up. They trudge on, with an inevitable feeling of