Akata Woman by Nnedi Okorafor audiobook

Akata Woman

By Nnedi Okorafor
Read by Nene Nwoko

Tantor Audio 9780451480583

The Nsibidi Scripts Series: Book 3

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • ISBN: 9798212270847

  • ISBN: 9798212270861

Runtime: 13.30 Hours
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English

Summary

Summary

Finalist for the Lodestar Award

From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life—America and Nigeria, the "normal" world and the one infused with juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person.

Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go . . . but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and triumph will mean she will be forever changed.

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“[A] beautifully written fantasy…This lyrical Afrocentric fantasy is not to be missed.” School Library Journal
"Okorafor draws a rich, vibrant world that’s brimming with magic, complex characters, and lush settings.” Booklist
“Nene Nwoko, born and raised in Nigeria, is a natural choice for narrating this audiobook…Nwoko’s Nigerian accents lend authenticity to this engaging story, and she also subtly uses them to differentiate characters. Her deliberate pace may aid with the different cadences of the accents. Prior experience with the series would enrich the story but is not essential.” AudioFile

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Author

Author Bio: Nnedi Okorafor

Author Bio: Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor is an author of fantasy and science fiction for both adults and younger readers that have been award-winning and New York Times bestsellers, including Lagoon, currently in development at Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment. She has won every major prize in speculative fiction, including the World Fantasy, Nebula, and Eisner Awards; multiple Hugo Awards; and the Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature in Africa. She was born in Cincinnati to Igbo Nigerian immigrant parents.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD, MP3 CD
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Runtime: 13.30
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English