Qallupilluit: The Takers of Children Named One of 49th Shelf Kids’ Fall 2025 Top Grade Picks!

49th Shelf Kids has highlighted a number of middle grade children’s books in their Fall 2025 selections, including Qallupilluit: The Takers of Children written by Neil Christopher and Louise Flaherty and illustrated by Megan Kyak-Monteith.

Coordinated by the Association of Canadian Publishers’ Children’s Committee, “all books highlighted are from among the best new titles from Canadian publishers.”

Top Grade’s editorial coordinator, educator Spencer Miller, states that “this cautionary tale based on creatures from traditional Inuit stories is truly chilling. And one good scary story always deserves another, so after reading, challenge your students to write a cautionary tale of their own based on the dangers of modern teenage life.”

Watch the full video review HERE.