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Their compassion, respect for their elders and willingness to learn, adapt and grow ensure that the future is bright for the Ishigaq. Follow the thrilling adventures of the Ishigaq and learn about life in the arctic at the same time.Ishigaq are people 30 centimetres tall of Alaskan lore. They live in the arctic in an underground colony. 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Wendy is a member of the feared Big People, but in spite of this, Her Allness Nipster decides to take her with Ulu on her vision quest onto the land. While on the land, Her Allness Nipster teaches the girls about the land and winter navigation as they travel. Unfortunately, Her Allness Nipster loses her magical cane well into the trip and without it has no ability to return Wendy to her former size so that she can reunite with her parents. Then Her Allness Nipster falls deathly ill and the two girls must use everything they have just been taught to try to navigate home as quickly as possible with their lemming sled team so that medical help can be sought. Will they be too late, and will Her Allness Nipster survive? What will happen when the Big People and the Ishigaq meet. Will Wendy be able to reunite with the Big People? What will happen if Her Allness Nipster succumbs to her illness?Ishigaq are people 30 centimetres tall of Alaskan lore. 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At 30 centimetres tall your body can be easily controlled but your mind and spirit cannot. Follow the trying times of the Ishigaq, as the very essence of who they are is challenged by those who would colonize them, given the opportunity. Her Allness Nipster may be old but she is as tough as they come! Can the Ishigaq adapt? Will they be colonized, and if so, what will become of them? Why did Her Allness Nipster need to demonstrate how tough she is at her age?Ishigaq are people 30 centimetres tall of Alaskan lore. They live in the arctic in an underground colony. 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