Description: Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor Award-winning author Okorafor delivers the sequel to "Akata Witch." SunnyNwazue and her friends from the Leopard Society travel to the mysterious townof Osisi, where they fight in a climactic battle to save humanity. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panthers sister!"The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!" —Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of SpeakA 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 todays Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. Author Biography 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. Nnedis 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, Review Praise for Akata Warrior:… "Okorafors 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… "Dont 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 Okorafors 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." —VOYARaves for Nnedi Okorafors writing: "Theres more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafors 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 didnt 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 Okorafors 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"Okorafors 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 Review Quote Praise for Akata Warrior: "Okorafors 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 "Dont 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 Okorafors 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 Okorafors writing: "Theres more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafors 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 didnt 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 Okorafors 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 "Okorafors 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 Details ISBN0142425850 Author Nnedi Okorafor Short Title AKATA WARRIOR Pages 512 Language English ISBN-10 0142425850 ISBN-13 9780142425855 Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-16 Imprint Speak Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-10-16 NZ Release Date 2018-10-16 US Release Date 2018-10-16 UK Release Date 2018-10-16 Audience Age 12 Series The Nsibidi Scripts Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Series Number 2 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:119231444;
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