Ghost Drum

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The image of a shaman's 'ghost drum' against a dark background and the cover of the prize winning fantasy, 'The Ghost Drum.'
Ghost Drum
'The Ghost Drum' by Susan Price. This is a 'ghost drum' or 'magic drum'. It was used by northern shamans to contact spirits. The symbols on the drum each hold several meanings. The skull of a small animal was placed on the central symbol (which often represented the Sun) and the drum was beaten...
The Ghost Drum is the Carnegie medal winning fantasy by Susan Price, set in a world of ice, darkness and fierce magic.
Ghost Drum by Susan Price
Alone in a world of darkness and ice, a shaman and a prince long for an end to loneliness. In the darkest hour of a freezing Midwinter, a night-walking witch begs a slave-woman to give away her new-born baby. The witch carries off the baby in her house on chicken legs. She names her Chingis and teacher her the Three Magics.... If you love timeless, atmospheric tales of fierce magic, then you'll love this Carnegie winning classic.
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Sarakka, Juksakka, and Uksakka. Sami goddesses. Akka-goddesses. In Sámi mythology, the first akka was Maderakka and her daughters were Sarakka, Uksakka and Juksakka. Some Sámi thought they lived under their kota tents. Sarakka helped during the pregnancy. Juksakka had a bow and she guided boys.
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A shining silver-gilt Carnegie medal against a dark background, with the cover of the book it was awarded for, 'The Ghost Drum,' by Susan Price.
The Ghost Drum
The Ghost Drum by Susan Price. This is a Carnegie medal. Since 1937, it's been awarded annually to a new book for children or young adults that is considered 'outstanding'...
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With the Fire on High: From the winner of the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2019
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The shamen girl Chingis stands before the Ghost World Gate with her ghost drum at her back and her staff in hand. Superimposed is the first page of Ghost Drum.
Ghost Drum
Alone in a world of darkness and ice, a shaman and a prince long for an end to loneliness.
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