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Overview"Akata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine's ""100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time"" and ""100 Best YA Books of All Time,"" from award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. ""In this series, Okorafor creates a stunningly original world of African magic that draws on Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals instead of relying on the predictable tropes of Western fantasy novels."" -Time magazine Akata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine's ""100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time"" and ""100 Best YA Books of All Time,"" from award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. ""In this series, Okorafor creates a stunningly original world of African magic that draws on Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals instead of relying on the predictable tropes of Western fantasy novels."" -Time magazine From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life-America and Nigeria, the ""normal"" world and the one infused with juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person. Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go...but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and triumph will mean she will be forever changed." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nnedi OkoraforPublisher: Penguin USA Imprint: Viking Books for Young Readers Volume: 3 Dimensions: Width: 15.10cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 21.70cm Weight: 0.516kg ISBN: 9780451480583ISBN 10: 0451480589 Pages: 416 Publication Date: 18 January 2022 Recommended Age: From 12 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsAn engrossing addition to a thoughtful coming-of-age series. -Kirkus Reviews Okorafor draws a rich, vibrant world that's brimming with magic, complex characters, and lush settings. Sunny's journey is loaded with compelling mysteries and twists that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. -Booklist Okorafor centers African mythology, Nigerian culture, history, food, and phrases into this beautifully written fantasy featuring all Black characters. This lyrical Afrocentric fantasy is not to be missed. -School Library Journal An engrossing addition to a thoughtful coming-of-age series. -Kirkus Reviews Author InformationNnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of science fiction and fantasy for children and adults. Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for drawing from African cultures to create captivating stories with unforgettable characters and evocative settings. Nnedi has received the World Fantasy, Nebula, Eisner, and Lodestar Awards and multiple Hugo Awards, amongst others, for her books. Her fans include Neil Gaiman, Rick Riordan, John Green, Diana Wynne Jones, and Ursula K. Le Guin. She holds a PhD in literature and lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her daughter Anyaugo. Learn more at nnedi.com. You can also follow her on Twitter (@nnedi) and Instagram (@nnediokorafor). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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