

Her features are African, but shes albino.

Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Will Sunny be able to overcome the killer with powers stronger than her own, or will the future she saw in the flames become reality?”įor teens entering grades 7 – 9 in the Fall. Description Affectionately dubbed 'the Nigerian Harry Potter,' Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding ones place in the world. Their mission is to track down Black Hat Otokoto, the man responsible for kidnapping and maiming children. Affectionately dubbed 'the Nigerian Harry Potter,' Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding ones place in the world. Together, Sunny, Orlu, Chichi and Sasha form the youngest ever Oha Coven. But once she befriends Orlu and Chichi, Sunny is plunged in to the world of the Leopard People, where your worst defect becomes your greatest asset.

All Sunny wants to do is be able to play football and get through another day of school without being bullied. She is albino and thus, incredibly sensitive to the sun. “Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, twelve-year old Sunny is understandably a little lost. Sign up to receive a copy of the book from the library. Join us for a discussion about Akata Witch by Nnedi Okrafor! Registration required.
