Katherine Harbour's Blog - Posts Tagged "nigeria"

Akata Witch
Sunny was moved by her family from America, to Nigeria. Albino and fourteen, she has enough problems before she realizes she's a free agent, an avatar for a powerful spirit. She meets Orlu, Sasha, and Chichi, three other young people who are also avatars. Meanwhile, a bad agent named Black Hat Otokoto is ritualistically murdering children. Sunny is determined to find her way in this strange shadow world.
With its exquisite details, spectacular imagery of Nigerian folklore, and four fierce heroes, this coming-of-age story is for every age.