Description: Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor With the help of her friends, fifteen-year-old Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object and return it to the spider deity Udide, but defeating the guardians of Udides ghazal will put all of Sunnys hard lessons and abilities to the test. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Akata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazines "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 magazineAkata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazines "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 magazineFrom 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. Author Biography Nnedi 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). Review A New York Times Bestseller! "Okorafor draws a rich, vibrant world thats brimming with magic, complex characters, and lush settings. Sunnys 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"With Akata Woman, Okorafor does what she does best, drawing on African mythology and folklore, being free with her rhythm and language, telling a classic heros journey set far from the Western canon of fantasy, while always staying readable, aware, intelligent and playful."—Tor.com Review Quote "An engrossing addition to a thoughtful coming-of-age series." -- Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN0451480589 Author Nnedi Okorafor Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0451480589 ISBN-13 9780451480583 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2022-01-18 Imprint Viking Books for Young Readers Audience Age 12 Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2022-01-18 UK Release Date 2022-01-18 Pages 416 Series The Nsibidi Scripts Publisher Penguin USA Place of Publication New York Illustrator Dede Putra Translator Yanitzia Canetti Birth 1939 Death 1990 Affiliation IST Austria Position Senior Research Scientist Qualifications PsyD DEWEY 813.6 Series Number 3 Audience Teenage / Young adult NZ Release Date 2022-04-17 AU Release Date 2022-04-17 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:139630067;
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Book Title: Akata Woman
Item Height: 210mm
Item Width: 140mm
Author: Nnedi Okorafor
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Language: English
Publisher: Penguin USA
Publication Year: 2022
Genre: Children & Young Adults, Fantasy
Item Weight: 547g
Number of Pages: 416 Pages
