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Original Essays | November 9, 2009

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The Shadow Speaker

by Nne Okorafor Mbachu

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& nbsp; Driven by vengeance. Destined for& nbsp; peace. & nbsp; Niger, West Africa, 2070: & nbsp; After fifteen-year old Ejii witnesses her father's beheading, her world shatters. In an era of mind-blowing technology and seductive magic, Ejii embarks on a& nbsp; mystical journey to track down her father's killer. With a newfound friend by her side, & nbsp; Ejii comes face to face wit an earth turned inside out???and with her own magical powers. & nbsp; But Ejii soon discovers that her travels across the sands of the Sahara have a greater purpose. Her people need to be protected from a force seeking to annihilate them. And Ejii may be just the hero to do it. & nbsp; This futuristic, fantastical adventure heralds& nbsp; a bright new talent on the YA fantasy scene.

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Niger, West Africa, 2070: After a nuclear fallout in the early twenty-first century, the earth's civilization has been completely transformed. Magic, mysticism, and mind-blowing technology now rule the world. In West Africa, fourteen-year old Ejii struggles to master her own magical powers. When her world is completely upended after she witnesses her father's death, Ejii faces a unique opportunity to explore her power and realize her destiny. But is she ready for the responsibility that comes along with that? Embarking on a journey across the Sahara, Ejii befriends new allies and battles dangerous foes. It soon becomes clear that her people need to be protected from a terrible force seeking to annihilate them. And Ejii may just be their last hope for survival. Fast-paced and full of tender friendships and thrilling action, this futuristic adventure heralds a bright new talent in young adult science fiction.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781423100362
Author:
Okorafor Mbachu, Nne
Publisher:
Jump at the Sun
Author:
Okorafor-Mbachu, Nnedi
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Publication Date:
March 2009
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
8.00x5.10x.91 in. .81 lbs.
Age Level:
12-17
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