{"product_id":"akata-warrior-9780142425855","title":"Akata Warrior","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe newest novel by the author of \u003ci\u003eAkata Witch\u003c\/i\u003e and the Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!\" --Laurie Halse Anderson, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSpeak\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuch-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today's Nigeria with a unique world she creates. \u003ci\u003eAkata Warrior\u003c\/i\u003e blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNnedi Okorafor was born in the United States to two Igbo (Nigerian) immigrant parents. She holds a PhD in English and is a professor of creative writing at Chicago State University. She has been the winner of many awards for her short stories and young adult books, and won a World Fantasy Award for \u003ci\u003eWho Fears Death\u003c\/i\u003e. Nnedi's books are inspired by her Nigerian heritage and her many trips to Africa. She lives in Chicago with her daughter Anyaugo and family. She can be contacted via her website, www.nnedi.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Speak","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50598406127890,"sku":"9780142425855","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_cbc42cfa-7f26-4925-abd4-bd4fd66a7470.jpg?v=1732184228","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/akata-warrior-9780142425855","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}