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Eagle Drums

(Newbery Honor Book)

By: Nasugraq Rainey Hopson

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Hardcover | 16 October 2023

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Hardcover
256 Pages

Age
8+

Grade
3 - 7

Dimensions(cm)
22.2 x 15.6 x 2.7

Hardcover

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**A NEWBERY HONOR BOOK**

A magical middle grade debut about the origin story of the I±upiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Arctic tradition. With beautifully hand-drawn full color art throughout!

As his family prepares for winter, a young, skilled hunter must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knappingâ"the same mountain where his two older brothers died.

When he reaches the mountaintop, he is immediately confronted by a terrifying eagle god named Savik. Savik gives the boy a choice: follow me or die like your brothers.

What comes next is a harrowing journey to the home of the eagle gods and unexpected lessons on the natural world, the past that shapes us, and the community that binds us.

Eagle Drums by NasuÄ¡raq Rainey Hopson is part cultural folklore, part origin myth about the Messengerâs Feast â" which is still celebrated in times of bounty among the I±upiaq. Itâs the story of how I±upiaq people were given the gift of music, song, dance, community, and everlasting tradition. Hopson''s full-page illustrations and spot art, rendered in colored pencil, accompany this powerful story.

Industry Reviews

"A soaring story of family and courage, culture and community, wonder and resilience." --CYNTHIA LEITICH SMITH, anthologist of Ancestor Approved: Intertribal Stories for Kids

"An epic journey in every sense of the word, Eagle Drums is a new classic. Pinja welcomes the reader to travel with him on this treacherous quest and by the time his voyage is complete, you will grieve, struggle, and celebrate alongside him." --DONNA BARBA HIGUERA, author of Newbery Medal winner The Last Cuentista

"Nasugraq Rainey Hopson has accomplished something truly monumental. Through her impressive talents as a writer and artist, Rainey shares cultural teachings and, indeed, the art of storytelling with readers of all ages. Eagle Drums is a masterpiece!" --ANGELINE BOULLEY, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Firekeeper's Daughter

"Tears at this beautiful story. Where were these books when I was a teen?!" --CAROLE LINDSTROM, author of Caldecott Medal winner We Are Water Protectors

"Eagle Drums is a deeply compelling folktale brought to life. Readers of any age will be swept away by this fascinating story."--DAN GEMEINHART, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Midnight Children

""I'll read anything Nasugraq Rainey Hopson writes. She never fails to pull me in and keep me guessing as to what will happen next. Her masterful storytelling in Eagle Drums is superb and not to be missed." --TRACI SORRELL, award-winning author of Indian No More

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