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Original Essays | November 9, 2009

Jesse Bullington: IMG Abash'd the Devil Stood

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The Shadow Speaker

by Nnedi Okorafor-mbachu

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Driven by vengeance. Destined for& nbsp; peace.
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Niger, West Africa, 2070:
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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.
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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.
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This futuristic, fantastical adventure heralds& nbsp; a bright new talent on the YA fantasy scene.

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Driven by vengeance. Destined for peace. Niger, West Africa, 2070: 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 mystical journey to track down her father's killer. With a newfound friend by her side, Ejii comes face to face with an earth turned inside out-and with her own magical powers. 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. This futuristic, fantastical adventure heralds a bright new talent on the YA fantasy scene.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781423100331
Author:
Okorafor-mbachu, Nnedi
Publisher:
Jump at the Sun
Author:
Okorafor-Mbachu, Nnedi
Subject:
General
Subject:
Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Adventure and adventurers
Subject:
Fantasy
Subject:
Fantasy & Magic
Subject:
Africa
Subject:
Adventure stories
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Hardcover
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
336
Dimensions:
8.56x5.84x1.15 in. 1.14 lbs.
Age Level:
12-22
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