Ikenga
What's it about
What if you could gain superpowers to avenge your family and protect your town? In Kaleria, Nigeria, 12-year-old Nnamdi is gifted a mysterious Ikenga statue. It grants him incredible strength and abilities, but he must learn to control the rage that comes with them. Discover how Nnamdi secretly transforms into a hulking, shadowy hero to hunt down his father's killer. You'll follow his journey as he grapples with the immense power of the Ikenga, struggles to keep his identity hidden, and learns that true strength isn't just about fighting monsters.
Meet the author
Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism for both children and adults, including the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Who Fears Death. A first-generation Nigerian-American, she draws upon her heritage to weave Igbo cosmology and Nigerian culture into her vibrant, imaginative stories. Her unique perspective, which she calls "Africanfuturism," challenges and expands the boundaries of genre, creating unforgettable worlds and characters rooted in a rich cultural landscape, as seen in Ikenga.
What's it about
What if you could gain superpowers to avenge your family and protect your town? In Kaleria, Nigeria, 12-year-old Nnamdi is gifted a mysterious Ikenga statue. It grants him incredible strength and abilities, but he must learn to control the rage that comes with them. Discover how Nnamdi secretly transforms into a hulking, shadowy hero to hunt down his father's killer. You'll follow his journey as he grapples with the immense power of the Ikenga, struggles to keep his identity hidden, and learns that true strength isn't just about fighting monsters.
Meet the author
Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy, and magical realism for both children and adults, including the World Fantasy Award-winning novel Who Fears Death. A first-generation Nigerian-American, she draws upon her heritage to weave Igbo cosmology and Nigerian culture into her vibrant, imaginative stories. Her unique perspective, which she calls "Africanfuturism," challenges and expands the boundaries of genre, creating unforgettable worlds and characters rooted in a rich cultural landscape, as seen in Ikenga.
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