{"product_id":"eagle-drums-newbery-honor-book-nasu-289-raq-rainey-hopson-hardcover","title":"Eagle Drums: (Newbery Honor Book) -- Nasu\u0026#289;raq Rainey Hopson, Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA magical realistic middle grade debut about the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger Feast, a Native Alaskan tradition.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs his family prepares for winter, a young, skilled hunter must travel up the mountain to collect obsidian for knapping--the same mountain where his two older brothers died. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEagle Drums\u003c\/i\u003e by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson is part cultural folklore, part origin myth about the Messenger's Feast - which is still celebrated in times of bounty among the Iñupiaq. It's the story of how Iñupiaq people were given the gift of music, song, dance, community, and everlasting tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Roaring Brook Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/12\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.09lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.62h x 5.89w x 0.87d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781250750655\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn and raised in Alaska, \u003cb\u003eNasuġraq\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Rainey Hopson\u003c\/b\u003e is a tribally enrolled Iñupiaq author and illustrator. She holds a BA degree in studio art from Humboldt State University and is a student of philosophy and marine biology. She's had several careers, including documentarian and school teacher, where her focus is always on reclaiming indigenous culture and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nasu\u0026#289;raq Rainey Hopson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44981873410276,"sku":"9781250750655","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9587\/8628\/files\/9781250750655.jpg?v=1778612647","url":"https:\/\/bookandmortar.com\/products\/eagle-drums-newbery-honor-book-nasu-289-raq-rainey-hopson-hardcover","provider":"BookandMortar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}