Character Insights
This is the protagonist of The Demon Drum
Who is Nikki?
Nikki discovers this mysterious object in the attic that sets off the adventure.
What is the Demon Drum?
The main theme is about understanding and embracing this.
What is one's heritage?
This is where Nikki lives at the beginning of the book.
What is a small town?
This literary device is used when the Drum noises symbolize Nikki's inner turmoil.
What is symbolism?
This character is Nikki's best friend who helps her throughout the story.
Who is Arnie?
The magical location where Nikki seeks answers about the Drum.
What is the enchanted forest?
This theme involves maintaining friendships despite challenges.
What is the value of loyalty?
The attic where Nikki finds the drum belongs to this place.
What is her grandmother's house?
The type of conflict predominantly featured as Nikki battles her fears and challenges.
The wise elder who provides guidance to Nikki about the Drum.
Who is Grandma Tsina?
The event that causes Nikki to first hear the drumbeat.
What is the school talent show?
What is courage?
A dark, mystical place where evil spirits reside.
What is the Shadow realm?
The narrative technique where past events are revealed through Nikki's visions.
What is a flashback?
The mischievous spirit that causes trouble for Nikki.
Who is Anansi?
This is how Nikki can finally quiet the Drum's power.
What is performing the calming song?
The theme explored through Nikki's changing relationship with her family.
What is the importance of family?
This is the name of the river Nikki must cross to reach the enchanted forest.
What is Whispering River?
This is the literary term for Nikki learning crucial lessons from her journey.
What is character development/arc?
The name of the guardian tasked with protecting the enchanted forest.
Who is Guardian Kee?
The surprising change in Nikki's life after she masters the Drum.
This deeper theme is about harmony between people and nature.
What is balance?
This sacred site is where the Drum's power is strongest.
What is the Celestial Grove?
The term for the most exciting/turning point in the story.
What is the climax?