| Akata Warrior Contributor(s): Okorafor, Nnedi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0142425850 ISBN-13: 9780142425855 Publisher: Speak OUR PRICE: $11.69 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Young Adult Fiction | Fantasy - Contemporary - Young Adult Fiction | People & Places - Africa - Young Adult Fiction | Magical Realism |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 690 |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.4" W x 8.2" (0.94 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 192537 Reading Level: 5.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 16.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming 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. |