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Synopsis
The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! “The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!” —Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book. Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today’s Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.
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Is Akata Warrior appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will follow a Nigerian-American girl on a climactic magical quest to prevent an apocalypse. Expect moderate fantasy violence in battle scenes and themes of destiny and sacrifice.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, mass death, and violence.
Who'll love this
A thrilling magical adventure through both visible and invisible worlds with compelling characters and rich African mythology.