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240 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593113523
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
Nnedi Okorafor's acclaimed first novel for middle grade readers introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help of the magical Ikenga. Nnamdi's father was a good chief of police, perhaps the best Kalaria had ever had. He was determined ...
Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
mysterious 41%
dark 37%
hopeful 29%
sad 24%
tense 19%
challenging 18%
reflective 16%
inspiring 14%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Grief, GoreModerate
Gun violence, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Physical abuse, Murder, Confinement
240 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780593113523
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 18 August 2020
Description
Nnedi Okorafor's acclaimed first novel for middle grade readers introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help of the magical Ikenga. Nnamdi's father was a good chief of police, perhaps the best Kalaria had ever had. He was determined ...
Community Reviews Summary of 517 reviews
Moods
emotional 58%
mysterious 41%
dark 37%
hopeful 29%
sad 24%
tense 19%
challenging 18%
reflective 16%
inspiring 14%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 3%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Plot: 22% | Character: 21%Strong character development?
Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Violence, Grief, GoreModerate
Gun violence, Death of parent, DeathMinor
Physical abuse, Murder, Confinement