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2023 British Book Award Children's Fiction Book of the Year (nominee)
Black Panther meets X-Men in this “fast-paced, action-packed, and empowering” (A. F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief) middle grade adventure about a British Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers—perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and Rick Riordan!
Onyeka has a lot of hair—the kind that makes strangers stop in the street and her peers whisper behind her back. At least she has Cheyenne, her best friend, who couldn’t care less what other people think. Still, Onyeka has always felt insecure about her vibrant curls…until the day Cheyenne almost drowns and Onyeka’s hair takes on a life of its own, inexplicably pulling Cheyenne from the water.
At home, Onyeka’s mother tells her the shocking truth: Onyeka’s psychokinetic powers make her a Solari, one of a secret group of people with superpowers unique to Nigeria. Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves embroiled in a momentous battle between truth and lies…
Genre: Children's Fiction
Onyeka has a lot of hair—the kind that makes strangers stop in the street and her peers whisper behind her back. At least she has Cheyenne, her best friend, who couldn’t care less what other people think. Still, Onyeka has always felt insecure about her vibrant curls…until the day Cheyenne almost drowns and Onyeka’s hair takes on a life of its own, inexplicably pulling Cheyenne from the water.
At home, Onyeka’s mother tells her the shocking truth: Onyeka’s psychokinetic powers make her a Solari, one of a secret group of people with superpowers unique to Nigeria. Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves embroiled in a momentous battle between truth and lies…
Genre: Children's Fiction
Praise for this book
"Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power." - Sophie Anderson
"Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air." - Sam Copeland
"A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero." - Hannah Gold
"Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original." - L D Lapinski
"A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story." - Jenny McLachlan
"Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately." - A F Steadman
"Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation." - Louie Stowell
"A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!" - Lisa Thompson
"An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book." - Katie Tsang
"Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air." - Sam Copeland
"A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero." - Hannah Gold
"Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for." - Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original." - L D Lapinski
"A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story." - Jenny McLachlan
"Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately." - A F Steadman
"Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation." - Louie Stowell
"A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!" - Lisa Thompson
"An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book." - Katie Tsang
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