Then a monster tries to drag her into a lake and this is only the beginning of her troubles. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound. 2011. Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. She is Black and albino. [15][16], "Book review: 'Akata Witch' by Nnedi Okorafor", "Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor: 9780142425855 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books", "Nnedi Okorafor and the Fantasy Genre She Is Helping Redefine (Published 2017)", "Children's Book Review: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor, Viking, $17.99 (368p) ISBN 978-0-670-01196-4", "7 Great Fantasy Novels for Teenagers (Published 2019)", "The science fiction and fantasy books we're excited for in 2022", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Akata_Witch&oldid=1090124032, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 27 May 2022, at 15:01. New York: Viking. To learn more about cookies, please see our cookie policy. Requires OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB) or Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1753 KB) or Kobo app or compatible Kobo, Copyright 2006-2022 Georgia Public Library Service, and others, NC Cardinal is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions Nnedi Okorafor's work is wonderful! These cookies allow you to explore OverDrive services and use our core features. These cookies help us understand user behavior within our services. [14], The novel was followed by two sequels; Akata Warrior, released in 2017[4][5] and Akata Woman which was released in 2022. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history, and magic into a compelling tale that will keep listeners spellbound. Reading Counts RC,6-8,4.3,17,Quiz: 53175. New York: Viking. : digital. Okorafor, Nnedi. [2] It was nominated for the Andre Norton Award[3] and it is the first novel in the Nsibidi Scripts Series, where it is followed by two sequels Akata Warrior[4] and Akata Woman published in 2017 and 2022 respectively. Please review the types of cookies we use below. Without these cookies, we can't provide services to you. Nnedi Okorafor based the novel in Nigerian culture, politics, cosmology, folklore, and tradition to create many of the entities and spirits in the novel.[5]. Eventually, Sunny must confront her destiny and with the support of her Leopard Society member friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face Anyanwu, journey to the mysteries town of Osisi to fight a climactic battle to save humanity. : CD audio, digital ; 4 3/4 in. JOIN US FOR SISTAH SCIFI BOOKISH TEA PARTY TOUR IN DCA, SEA, PHX, and SFO!! Albinos and albinism -- Juvenile fiction. Okorafor, Nnedi, Akata Witch. The New York Times Book Review, I always loved science fiction, but I didnt feel I was part of ituntil I read first Octavia Butler, and now Nnedi Okorafor. Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. Diana Wynne Jones. Copyright 2022 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. She doesnt seem to fit in anywhere. The group is cultivated by leaders in the magical communities to try to capture a serial killer who also knows magic. read!" - Click to access digital title. OverDrive uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, monitor our performance, and understand overall usage trends for OverDrive services (including OverDrive websites and apps). Akata Witch (Book One) $10.99Akata Warrior (Book Two) $11.99, Theres more imagination on a page of Nnedi Okorafors work than in whole volumes of ordinary fantasy epics. Her classmate Orlu and his friend Chichi reveal that they have magical abilities- and so does she. 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. The novel deals with themes of ethnicity, identity, and dealing with whatever gifts or curses life provides.[7]. Akata Witch (retitled What Sunny Saw in the Flames in Nigeria and the UK) is a 2011 fantasy novel[1] written by Nigerian-American author Nnedi Okorafor. Innovate Inside the Box: Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset (Unabridged). Akata Witch. Powered by Shopify. device (file size: N/A KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB). [8] The original edition's title is meant to face and criticize its derogatory meaning. I pray that there will be more as Id love to watch Sunny grow more as a warrior and find out more about her tribe. Still, there is a dark side. Okorafor, N. (2011). New York : Viking Books for Young Readers, 2017. Theme by Safe As Milk. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula and World Fantasy awards, merges real images of Nigeria with a unique world she creates. "[10] The Los Angeles Times said "in an increasingly globalized world, Okorafor's outsider perspective offers a refreshing Afro take on the popular coming-of-age fantasy genre. By clicking enter you are verifying that you are old enough to consume alcohol. Kirkus Reviews called the novel "ebulliently original. Akata Warrior is a compelling tale that mixes culture, fantasy, history and magic into a unique blend that will keep readers spellbound, 5522 Walnut St.Pittsburgh, PA, 15232412-622-0500, Hours:Monday Saturday: 9:30AM 9PMSunday: 10AM 5PM. A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. 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. And she has a lot of catching up to do. Whoopi Goldberg, Highly original stuff, episode after amazing episode, full of color, life, and death. "A Junior Library Guild selection." They alert us when OverDrive services are not working as expected. New York: Viking, 2011. Print. [8], Okorafor's Akata novels have been met with resistance among religious conservatives in Nigeria, who argue that the novels glorify superstition and witchcraft.[5]. She looks West African, but is so sensitive to the sun (due to her albinism) that she cant play soccer during the day. New York: Viking, 2011. Akata witch. Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary. Akata Witch. Accelerated Reader AR,MG+,10.0,Quiz 143032. Founded by Isis Asare, Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, science fiction noir, and traditional voodoo; casting spells to uplift literature written by Black women, 2022, sistahscifi Sunny needs a crash course in magical history, spells, juju, shape-shifting and dimensional travel. Akata Witch received the following awards and accolades: The novel was also named an Amazon.com best book of the year. Young Adult Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories. 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. Click for online content. We will send you an email to reset your password. We use this information to create a better experience for all users. . The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! This information helps us design a better experience for all users. 7 audio discs (9 hr.) "The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever, Electronic reproduction. For example, they let us know which features and sections are most popular. The novel was published as What Sunny Saw in the Flames in both Nigeria and the UK; akata has a derogatory meaning in Nigerian dialects. Use this popup to embed a mailing list sign up form. Akata WitchSunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born in New York City. We've sent you an email with a link to update your password. Okorafor, Nnedi. Akata WarriorA year ago, Sunny Nwazue, a 12-year-old American born girl raised mostly in Nigeria, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society, began developing her magical powers, and, as if this werent enough, was chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Such a well written book!!! —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. "[11], Time magazine recognized the book as one of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, praising Okorafor's use of Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals. Alternatively use it as a simple call to action with a link to a product or a page. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. As a free agent, she needs to learn about the magical community. Sunny then discovers that she has magical abilities, which makes her a "free agent" in the magical community called the Leopard People in West Africa. Then she learns why. "[9] The New York Times recommended it as one of "7 great fantasy novels for teenagers," saying that Okorafor "weaves an enchanting spell in this book and its sequel. Her new world is a secret from her family, but its well worth all of the silence, exhaustion and sneaking around. A real-life hardcore serial killer-with abilities far stronger than theirs. Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. She is a great athlete, yet she can't go out in the sun to play soccer. Now, stronger, feistier and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and unlocking the secrets of the living script in her strange Nsibidi book. of the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), as administered by the. Ursula K. Le Guin, Okorafor's imagination is stunning. To learn more about how we use and protect your data, please see our privacy policy. Without these cookies, we won't know if you have any performance-related issues that we may be able to address. These cookies allow us to monitor OverDrive's performance and reliability. Sunny is a free agents, overflowing with latent power. 1 online resource (1 audio file (8hr., 50 min.)) Orlu and Chichi have been working with their teacher for years. 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. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade Ekwensu. 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 mysterious 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. Young Adult Fiction / People & Places / Africa. Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue was born in America yet lives in Nigeria. Soon her magical teachers connect her with three other magical students to become aquartet called a coven, which is a group of magical Leopard people assembled to pursue a purpose. After shes found her footing, Sunny, Orlu, Chichi, and their American friend Sasha are asked by the magical authorities to help track down a criminal. --Jacket flap. Not just a run-of-the-mill bad guy. 9780670011964, 0670011967, 9780142420911, 0142420913.
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