Akata Warrior

Author:   Nnedi Okorafor
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Volume:   2
ISBN:  

9780142425855


Pages:   512
Publication Date:   16 October 2018
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Nnedi Okorafor
Publisher:   Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:   Speak
Volume:   2
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.448kg
ISBN:  

9780142425855


ISBN 10:   0142425850
Pages:   512
Publication Date:   16 October 2018
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Praise for Akata Warrior: Okorafor's novel will ensnare readers and keep them turning pages until the very end to see if and how Sunny fulfills the tremendous destiny that awaits her. --Booklist, starred review Akata Warrior swiftly synthesizes the lessons and knowledge of the first book into a heart-racing story of resilience and a determination to save the world. This title is a unique coming of age story, coupling the distinct experience of the cultural duality as both African and African-American with lessons of love, loyalty, and the pains of adolescent insecurities. --BCCB, starred review Don't miss this beautifully written fantasy that seamlessly weaves inventive juju with contemporary Nigerian culture and history. --School Library Journal, starred review Satisfy fans eager for more of Okorafor's signature brand of magic. --The Horn Book The narrative is well paced and multifaceted, taking the reader on a tour of both modern Nigeria and the mystical worlds of the Wilderness (sometimes simultaneously). Along the way, the reader is given a fascinating glimpse into Nigerian culture. --VOYA Raves for Nnedi Okorafor's writing: There's more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafor's work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics. --Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of A Wizard of Earthsea The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! --Laurie Halse Anderson, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Speak I always loved science fiction, but I didn't feel I was part of it--until I read first Octavia Butler, and now Nnedi Okorafor. --Whoopi Goldberg Highly original stuff, episode after amazing episode, full of color, life, and death. Nnedi Okorafor's work is wonderful! --Diana Wynne Jones, award-winning author of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Jam-packed with mythological wonders. --Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Okorafor's imagination is stunning. --The New York Times Book Review A marvelous and uplifting read, heartwarming in its portrayal of true friendship, heartbreaking in its portrayal of headstrong youth and the perils of pride. --Cory Doctorow, award-winning author of Little Brother The voice of Nnedi Okorafor does not obey the rules of distance, time, or place. Hers is the voice that fuses matter and imagination. She shows us just how close we are to that alternate reality. --Tchidi Chikere, Nigerian award-winning film director and screenwriter


Praise for Akata Warrior: Okorafor's novel will ensnare readers and keep them turning pages until the very end to see if and how Sunny fulfills the tremendous destiny that awaits her. --Booklist, starred review Akata Warrior swiftly synthesizes the lessons and knowledge of the first book into a heart-racing story of resilience and a determination to save the world. This title is a unique coming of age story, coupling the distinct experience of the cultural duality as both African and African-American with lessons of love, loyalty, and the pains of adolescent insecurities. --BCCB, starred review Don't miss this beautifully written fantasy that seamlessly weaves inventive juju with contemporary Nigerian culture and history. --School Library Journal, starred review Satisfy fans eager for more of Okorafor's signature brand of magic. --The Horn Book The narrative is well paced and multifaceted, taking the reader on a tour of both modern Nigeria and the mystical worlds of the Wilderness (sometimes simultaneously). Along the way, the reader is given a fascinating glimpse into Nigerian culture. --VOYA Raves for Nnedi Okorafor's writing: There's more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafor's work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics. --Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of A Wizard of Earthsea The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! --Laurie Halse Anderson, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Speak I always loved science fiction, but I didn't feel I was part of it--until I read first Octavia Butler, and now Nnedi Okorafor. --Whoopi Goldberg Highly original stuff, episode after amazing episode, full of color, life, and death. Nnedi Okorafor's work is wonderful! --Diana Wynne Jones, award-winning author of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Jam-packed with mythological wonders. --Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Okorafor's imagination is stunning. --The New York Times Book Review A marvelous and uplifting read, heartwarming in its portrayal of true friendship, heartbreaking in its portrayal of headstrong youth and the perils of pride. --Cory Doctorow, award-winning author of Little Brother The voice of Nnedi Okorafor does not obey the rules of distance, time, or place. Hers is the voice that fuses matter and imagination. She shows us just how close we are to that alternate reality. --Tchidi Chikere, Nigerian award-winning film director and screenwriter


Praise for Akata Warrior: â Okorafor's novel will ensnare readers and keep them turning pages until the very end to see if and how Sunny fulfills the tremendous destiny that awaits her. --Booklist, starred review â Akata Warrior swiftly synthesizes the lessons and knowledge of the first book into a heart-racing story of resilience and a determination to save the world. This title is a unique coming of age story, coupling the distinct experience of the cultural duality as both African and African-American with lessons of love, loyalty, and the pains of adolescent insecurities. --BCCB, starred review â Don't miss this beautifully written fantasy that seamlessly weaves inventive juju with contemporary Nigerian culture and history. --School Library Journal, starred review Satisfy fans eager for more of Okorafor's signature brand of magic. --The Horn Book The narrative is well paced and multifaceted, taking the reader on a tour of both modern Nigeria and the mystical worlds of the Wilderness (sometimes simultaneously). Along the way, the reader is given a fascinating glimpse into Nigerian culture. --VOYA Raves for Nnedi Okorafor's writing: There's more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafor's work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics. --Ursula K. Le Guin, award-winning author of A Wizard of Earthsea The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read! --Laurie Halse Anderson, National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author of Speak I always loved science fiction, but I didn't feel I was part of it--until I read first Octavia Butler, and now Nnedi Okorafor. --Whoopi Goldberg Highly original stuff, episode after amazing episode, full of color, life, and death. Nnedi Okorafor's work is wonderful! --Diana Wynne Jones, award-winning author of The Chronicles of Chrestomanci Jam-packed with mythological wonders. --Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series Okorafor's imagination is stunning. --The New York Times Book Review A marvelous and uplifting read, heartwarming in its portrayal of true friendship, heartbreaking in its portrayal of headstrong youth and the perils of pride. --Cory Doctorow, award-winning author of Little Brother The voice of Nnedi Okorafor does not obey the rules of distance, time, or place. Hers is the voice that fuses matter and imagination. She shows us just how close we are to that alternate reality. --Tchidi Chikere, Nigerian award-winning film director and screenwriter


Author Information

Nnedi Okorafor was born in the United States to two Igbo (Nigerian) immigrant parents. She holds a PhD in English and is a professor of creative writing at Chicago State University. She has been the winner of many awards for her short stories and young adult books, and won a World Fantasy Award for Who Fears Death. Nnedi's books are inspired by her Nigerian heritage and her many trips to Africa. She lives in Chicago with her daughter Anyaugo and family. She can be contacted via her website, www.nnedi.com.

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