English language
Published Aug. 7, 2011 by Viking.
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.
Reading fantasy from a different part of the world is an absolute treat. I really enjoyed this story of juju, masquerades, and the bonds of friendship. 4.4/5
Reading fantasy from a different part of the world is an absolute treat. I really enjoyed this story of juju, masquerades, and the bonds of friendship. 4.4/5
A lot of fun, and with a beautiful sense of pace and timing, though at times the lessons feel a bit clunky. This book's made me very keen to read some of Okorafor's non-YA work.
A lot of fun, and with a beautiful sense of pace and timing, though at times the lessons feel a bit clunky. This book's made me very keen to read some of Okorafor's non-YA work.
