In "The Shaman and the Droll" by Jack Lasenby, the story follows a unique friendship between a young boy and a shaman in a remote New Zealand village. The boy, searching for adventure and understanding, learns from the shaman about the deep connection between nature and spirituality. Their bond is tested by challenges that arise when outsiders threaten the traditional way of life. Through their journey, the boy discovers the importance of heritage, courage, and the magic that lies in understanding one's roots. The narrative beautifully intertwines elements of folklore and the struggle to preserve cultural identity. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called The Travellers .

There are 230 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1999 by Random House New Zealand Ltd .

JACK LASENBY is a teacher in Wellington, New Zealand where he lives. He spends each summer in the bush, fishing and hiking.