Language: G (0 swears 0 'f'); Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (peril, threats, hunting descriptions - not graphic).
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Since the disappearances of each of his elder brothers, it is now young Pina's responsibility to fill the winter stores of food for the family. But when he is captured by an eagle god, which turns into a man, and he is told to follow or die like his brothers, the boy journeys to the home of these gods, where he is taught lessons about the natural world, important skills and the value of community.
Eagle Drums is the origin story of the Iñupiaq Messenger’s Feast, still celebrated within the communities who live within the Arctic Circle. Hopson's colored illustrations help build context as they add to the story. I was thoroughly engaged, and was so happy to find it based on actual Iñupiaq mythology. Very cultural, with lots of Iñupiaq specific words, however, Hopson's writing gives plenty of context so no glossary is needed. It may be a difficult read aloud, however, as even the main character's name is authentic Iñupiaq (and I don't have the character needed to spell it correctly.). The characters are Iñupiaq (Northern Alaska/Arctic Circle first people)
Lisa Librarian
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