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The Shadow Speaker

by Nne 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, Nne
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
Subject:
People & Places - Africa
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
20071002
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.5 in 18.54 oz
Age Level:
from 18
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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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