After the long, dark winter, Leiv, Narua, Apuluk and Solvi are ready for adventure. They decide to head north with two dogsled teams to see if they can make it across the ice to Helluland (modern Baffin Island). But when a terrible blizzard and a shocking kidnap disrupt their journey, the four young travelers must use courage and quick thinking to get themselves home. AGES: 9-12 AUTHOR: Jorn Riel is a Danish writer who is highly regarded in Europe for his work focusing on the people of the Arctic Circle. The Inuk Quartet has been published in Danish, French and German to great acclaim. Helen Cann has worked as an illustrator and artist, exhibiting in several European countries. She has illustrated many Barefoot Books including The Barefoot Book of Dance Stories. Helen has traveled in the Arctic Circle and her illustrations for this series are informed by her experiences there. Colour illustrations