Akata Woman
$28.46
- Paperback
416 pages
- Release Date
28 February 2023
Summary
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
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780451480590 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0451480597 |
| Author: | Nnedi Okorafor |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Viking Juvenile |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 416 |
| Release Date: | 28 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 376g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 143mm x 29mm |
| Series: | The Nsibidi Scripts |
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Critics Review
A New York Times Bestseller!
“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
“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 hero’s journey set far from the Western canon of fantasy, while always staying readable, aware, intelligent and playful.”
—Tor.com
About The Author
Nnedi Okorafor
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.
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