The long-awaited sequel to the genre-breaking Akata Witch by multiple award-winner Nnedi Okorafor!"The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!" —Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of SpeakA 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. Eventually, 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,... Views: 13
I'd been warned - in French, no less. By a tram-riding, mermaid-swaying, wolf-eaten, peace-sign flipping friend. I knew she wouldn't be happy if I stayed out here by the pool, with Jed's nail tracing the length of my neck.But I didn't want to go inside. I didn't want another drink. I wanted to stay out here and see what would happen.What's a girl to do when her parents have split up; her mum's trawling Tinder; and one of her best friends has decided not to invite her to the biggest party of the year, which she then has to watch unfold on everyone else's social media?If you're a girl called MC, you get mad as hell, that's what you do.But what begins as one girl's private, no-holds-barred rant soon snowballs in the most public way possible.A funny, heartfelt novel for anyone who's ever wished they hadn't pressed send.'I'm loving My Life as a Hashtag SO MUCH. Gab's writing is delicious, as always...a sensationally good read.' FIONA WOOD Views: 13
In the aftermath of a terrifying revelation on the roof in Redborough, Shawn Thorton hovers near death. His adoptive brother Jaxon, still reeling from his role in the massacre, is torn between his need for vengeance and his desire to protect Shawn. While the criminals they swore to fight escape into the night, Jaxon is confronted by a group of strangers who already know his secrets.Duncan Breckner has the answers Jaxon seeks. While Shawn struggles to recover from his wounds, Duncan reveals their forgotten past. Their mysterious powers are the result of a government experiment gone horribly wrong, and they aren’t the only ones with superhuman abilities.The story of Lab 14 unfolds, and Jaxon learns he wasn’t the only one in the family keeping secrets. His own father hid a devastating truth, and that betrayal threatens the tenuous hold Jaxon has on his dark gift.As lie after lie is revealed, Jaxon struggles against the shadows in his heart. And if those shadows break free, even Grim himself may be powerless against the wrath of his brother’s revenge.Return to the dark world of superheroes and crime lords. New allies are made, and new enemies arise in the thrilling sequel to Grim Ambition. Views: 13
Big Nate meets Timmy Failure in Funny Kid for President, the first book in an uproarious new middle grade series by Matt Stanton, Australia's bestselling children's book author. When Max gets blamed for pooping in the storeroom (which he did NOT do), tensions hit an all-time high between him and his terrifyingly large teacher, Mr. Armstrong. But then, the most unexpected thing happens—the school principal, Mrs. Sniggles, suggests Max run for class president.Max isn't the only kid on the ballot, however. His archenemy, Abby Purcell, is also up for election—and she's out to defeat him at all costs. To win, Max is going to need the 24/7 help of his best friend, Hugo, and he's going to have to run the campaign of a lifetime.Max may not be the smartest or fastest kid, or the handsomest, but he just might be the funniest kid you'll ever meet—and it's this talent that could turn him from underdog... Views: 13
