She’s quick to tease her friends but also quick to anger when being teased. Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor, it is the story of Sunny finding magic, a whole new world and friends. However, from a literary standpoint Akata Witch is a great novel that features the first strong, sympathetic lead with albinism I’ve seen in quite a few years. Sugar Cream: Sugar Cream is the Librarian of the Obi Library in Leopard Knocks. Orlu is Sunny's classmate at school and a "Leopard Person"; Chichi is Orlu's friend who becomes close with Sunny. Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. The group is cultivated by leaders in the magical communities to try to capture a serial killer who also knows magic. AKATA WITCH [TPBK] (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Nnedi Okorafor writes glorious futures and fabulous fantasies. She is a free agent Leopard Person, meaning that neither of her parents have magical ability. About Akata Witch. -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. Chichi is clever and energetic. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. What are Among other Leopards, however, Sasha begins to learn to curb his anger and put his impressive juju skills to better use. •. From the google searches I did I am going to go with no, this is a made up book and person for Akata Witch. I love that Okorafor knows that her characters are young adults, and that they speak, argue, enter relationships, and handle situations like genuine young adults. The central characters in Akata Witch all exist to support the idea that one must embrace one’s entire self to find one’s power. In Akata Witch, one subtle point that I picked up on was Okorafor’s re-imagining of humans’ relationships with non-human animals. By Nnedi Okorafor What's your ability? Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : "Sunny Nwazue lives in Nigeria, but she was born in New York City. Akata Witch (eBook) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. Characters Review What is the effect of presenting characters with "flaws" as heroes? She is best known for her Binti novellas and her novels Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, and Lagoon. Here is a helpful guide to keep everyone straight: Picture of Sunny from http://nnedi.com/sunny.html. Akata Witch is the first in the series of the same name. [14] A third novel is in the works. — Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one’s place in the world. Chichi can see Sunny's magical abilities better than anyone else. Aged 12 and albino, Sunny loves to play soccer but is unable to spend long periods in the sun.Because of her pale skin and hair, people call her a witch. Sunny’s enemy is Black Hat. Sasha’s natural ability is the same as Chichi’s: to remember nearly everything he reads or learns. She doesn’t seem to fit in anywhere. Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Her characters take your heart and squeeze it; her worlds open your mind to new things." Sunny, you need to get some better friends. What kind of friend calls you ugly and makes fun of you to your face? She is often bullied for her appearance as she has albinism and people often call her a 'white girl' or "Akata Witch".Sunny enjoys playing soccer but did not always have a chance to both because of her albinism and also because she is a … Her features are African, but she's albino. Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. Akata Witch received the following awards and accolades: The novel was also named an Amazon.com best book of the year. ( Log Out / Anatov is one of the few Nigerians who has reached the fourth and highest level of Leopard abilities. He identifies with Sasha’s trouble-making ways and agrees to become his mentor, as Anatov is to Chichi. Sunny also learns that it was her Leopard grandmother, Ozoemena, who mentored Black Hat, and was then murdered by him. I’m not bothered by the dialect (as I believe it fits our young narrator and main character, Sunny), though I can see how older readers might find it too simple to pull them in. A sequel for Akata Witch entitled Akata Witch 2: Breaking Kola was planned for 2015. “The most imaginative, gripping, enchanting fantasy novels I have ever read!” —Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. "Nnedi Okorafor writes glorious futures and fabulous fantasies. Sunny’s allies are Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha. She is albino and thus, incredibly sensitive to the sun. He, along with Chichi, help Sunny to realize her true identity as a Leopard Person. Black Hat Otokoto: Black Hat Otokoto is a serial killer who’s murders of children all over Nigeria has gotten the attention of Leopards and Lambs alike. Her features are West African, but she's albino. The newest novel by the author of Akata Witch and the forthcoming Marvel comic book series about Shuri, Black Panther's sister! Sunny, you need to get some better friends. Sunny’s name reflects her spirit face: “Her spirit face was the sun, all shiny gold and glowing with pointy rays.” (page 93). Infobox character/doc; Infobox character; Zahrah Tsami; Ejii Ugabe; Arro-yo; Onyesonwu; Sunny Nwazue Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Soon her magical teachers connect her with three other magical students to become a quartet called a coven, which is a group of magical Leopard people assembled to pursue a purpose. What are The novel takes place in Nigeria, following Sunny as she navigates the Leopard society, a magical society that coexists with ours throughout the world. -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. Sasha is extremely hot-headed and has too little respect for authority. "[9], Time magazine recognized the book as one of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, praising Okorafor's use of Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals. They save the world because they use their magic (their differences) to really emphasize the importance of … But the date was changed and it now scheduled to released … Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. One: Orlu. Akata Witch is the first in the series of the same name. She’s a terrific athlete, but can’t go out into the sun to play soccer. In the core group of characters alone, Sunny and Orlu are bilingual in Igbo and English, Chichi speaks those as well as Efik, and Sasha speaks only English. Kirkus Reviews called the novel "ebulliently original. There seems to be no place where she fits in. ( Log Out / You can see where the “akata” bit comes in, and the “witch” bit starts with her albinism. Allies help the hero, while enemies bring the hero down. Sunny was born albino, but after discovering her spirit face, the sun doesn’t burn her skin painfully the way it used to. Akata Witch, despite the characters possessing magical powers and saving the world, (which are elements that seem strange and in-human), are metaphors for human differences. Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue was born in America yet lives in Nigeria. Orlu – Quiet and dependable, Orlu is the only kid at school who is nice to Sunny. Although at first Sunny believes him to be a Lamb, she and the others soon learn that he is a fourth-level Leopard, making him far more dangerous than they had assumed. Akata Witch is the FYA Book Club Selection for November 2020! Chichi: Chichi is a Leopard Person who lives with her mother next door to Orlu. Not just a run-of-the-mill bad guy. ( Log Out / Her features are African, but she's albino. Sunny has a lot to learn to catch up to Orlu, Chichi, and the American newcomer to their group, Sasha. And then she discovers something amazing—she is a “free agent” with latent magical power. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. By Nnedi Okorafor What's your ability? Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. AKATA WITCH by Nnedi Okorafor review... My favorite authors are those whose worlds feel distinct. Nnedi Okorafor writes glorious futures and fabulous fantasies. Both involve magic, quests, unrealistic circumstances occurring, and the shifting between worlds. A More Diverse Universe is a blog tour hosted by the lovely Aarti to spotlight speculative fiction by authors of color. Akata Witch (retitled What Sunny Saw in the Flames in Nigeria and the UK) is a 2011 fantasy novel[1] written by Nigerian-American author Nnedi Okorafor. Akata Witch also known as What Sunny saw in the Flames is the first book of the Akata Witch series by by Nnedi Okorafor. Sunny: Sunny is the main character in Akata Witch. Orlu: Orlu is Sunny’s classmate and fellow Leopard Person-in-training. The main characters were the young members of the oha coven: Sunny, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha. Reading the book is a transporting experience but with a good deal of shocks and … Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. "[8] The Los Angeles Times said "in an increasingly globalized world, Okorafor's outsider perspective offers a refreshing Afro take on the popular coming-of-age fantasy genre. Akata Witch transports the reader to a magical place where nothing is quite as it seems. Her characters take your heart and squeeze it; her worlds open your mind to new things. Summary Could the use and alteration of pre-existing concepts like Leopard Societies and Nsibidi add or detract from the story and future stories? He introduces her to Chichi, who introduces her to the world of Leopard People. ? Her features are African, but she’s albino. Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. She is the one who reveals Black Hat’s true identity as a Leopard Person to the group. Because the Leopard world values knowledge and learning above all else, this distinguishes Sugar Cream as one of the most famous and powerful Leopard People in West Africa. After learning about her true identity, Sunny joins the others in taking lessons from a wise, but eccentric, scholar named Anatov. The main character in this … But as an adult I am just so caught up in … Game Face: A non-evil example. From the google searches I did I am going to go with no, this is a made up book and person for Akata Witch. It was released in 2011 and was nominated for the Best Book Category for the Andre Norton Award. Although Anatov guides all of the group in learning juju, he is has also taken on Chichi to mentor in reaching the higher levels of Leopard abilities. Akata Witch, despite the characters possessing magical powers and saving the world, (which are elements that seem strange and in-human), are metaphors for human differences. Hence, I tried Nnedi Okorafor’s Akata Witch (my word, that cover is gorgeous). Akata Witch, though simple in how it was told, delivered a beautiful story that I connected deeply with. What kind of friend calls you ugly and makes fun of you to your face? Taiwo: Taiwo is another scholar who’s home is at the top of one of tallest trees in Leopard Knocks. He was born and raised in America, but was sent to Nigeria as a punishment. I loved that the currency in … ... A few characters talk about Ginen made swords. The Akata Witch series is indeed for children, or young adults. Sunny then discovers that she has magical abilities, which makes her a "free agent" in the magical community called the Leopard People in West Africa. To give you a further idea of how I feel about this book, Akata Witch is part of a trilogy and I read the first 2 books in 2 days; Akata Warrior pulling me in with just as much vibrancy. Characters. One: Orlu. “Akata Witch” is a novel written by Nnedi Okorafor about a young woman named Sunny who lives in Nigeria. Sunny’s spirit name is Anyanwu. Because of her odd looks and African American heritage, Sunny is ostracized by her peers to an extent typical of any book featuring an albino character. ; Abusive Parents: While both of Sunny's parents use corporal punishment, her father is excessive.He is also never emotionally supportive of her. Sugar Cream considers becoming Sunny’s mentor, but is unsure after Sunny displays questionable behavior in a schoolyard fight. ‘Why don’t you try to learn some undoing jujus yourself? Because of her pale skin and hair, people call her a witch. The main characters are brave, smart and beautiful Black children. Here is a helpful guide to keep everyone straight: Young Leopards: Sunny: Sunny is the main character in Akata Witch. ? "[7] The New York Times recommended it as one of "7 great fantasy novels for teenagers," saying that Okorafor "weaves an enchanting spell in this book and its sequel. It is for young adults and is in the fantasy genre, but it can be read by readers of all ages. She values humility and respect for all creatures. Akata Witch follows the story of Sunny, a twelve-year-old African-American albino whose family recently moved back to their native Nigeria. As a free agent, she needs to learn about the magical community. Akata Witch uses the following tropes:. She looks West African, but is so sensitive to the sun that she can’t play soccer during the day, due to her albinism. [13], The sequel to Akata Witch is Akata Warrior, released in 2017. Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor (formerly Okorafor-Mbachu; born April 8, 1974) is a Nigerian-American writer of fantasy and science fiction for both children and adults. Her characters take your heart and squeeze it; her worlds open your mind to new things." Sasha: Sasha is the fourth member of the group of young Leopards. How they fare depends largely on whether they accept and embrace their own strengths and weaknesses, or whether they reject themselves and turn to others for their power. Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, twelve-year old Sunny is understandably a little lost. ( Log Out / Born in New York, but living in Aba, Nigeria, twelve-year old Sunny is understandably a little lost. Akata Witch (Akata Witch, #1) by Nnedi Okorafor (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 23,231 ratings — published 2011 Sunny Nwazue is an American-born Nigerian. 419 Scam: Amusingly, it seems that Leopard People are at least partially responsible for this, using juju to steal from people's accounts and other things like that. All of Black Hat’s murders are committed with the goal of summoning this most-formidable of spirits. Nnedi Okorafor writes glorious futures and fabulous fantasies. Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Being albino also signals Sunny’s ability to disappear at will, and even to go between this world and the spirit world. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Sunny – Twelve is not a fun age, especially for Sunny, who is bullied for her appearance and “Americanness.” The other kids call her “white” and “ghost” and “akata,” which is a derogatory word used in Nigeria to refer to Black Americans. Chichi and her mother live in a run-down mud hut because they believe that being rich in knowledge is far more important than being rich in material assets. It was released in 2011 and was nominated for the Best Book Category for the Andre Norton Award. Hence, I tried Nnedi Okorafor’s Akata Witch (my word, that cover is gorgeous). Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. The novel was published as What Sunny Saw in the Flames in both Nigeria and the UK; "akata" has a derogatory meaning in Nigerian dialects. Summary Could the use and alteration of pre-existing concepts like Leopard Societies and Nsibidi add or detract from the story and future stories? Explore the bewitching world of Akata Witch. -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed "the Nigerian Harry Potter," Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding Akata Witch has a lot of characters that are hard to keep track of. Four-Philosophy Ensemble: A little bit, with Sasha as the cynic, Sunny as the optimist, Orlu as the realist, and Chichi as the apathetic. Getting to know Sunny and follow her on her journey of discovery (that she's a witch & magic is real) was so engrossing and well written that I almost didn't care about the actual story (a mysterious villain called Black Hat Otokoto who is kidnapping and maiming children). The main character in this novel is Sunny. Although she appears to be the same age as the others, she refuses to reveal how old she actually is. Akata Witch transports the reader to a magical place where nothing is quite as it seems. Her natural Leopard ability is memory: “she can read a thousand books and remember what’s in all of them,” Anatov tells Sunny (page 114). In Akata Witch, one subtle point that I picked up on was Okorafor’s re-imagining of humans’ relationships with non-human animals. She's a great athlete, yet she can't go out in the sun to play soccer. It is all about an albino girl, Sunny, who comes to live in Nigeria, where she feels utterly out of place. The novel deals with themes of ethnicity, identity, and dealing with whatever gifts or curses life provides.[5]. Another thing that stood out for me when reading Akata Witch was Okorafor's portrayal of Sunny, a young albino teenager, without adopting the negative stereotypes often associated with albinism in literature.Indeed, while there are many novels with characters with albinism in them (e.g. Is the excerpt about Leopard People from a real book, or was it made up for this one? -- Neil Gaiman, author of The Graveyard Book and American Gods Affectionately dubbed the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one's place in the world. They save the world because they use their magic (their differences) to really emphasize the importance of … And then she discovers something amazing--she is a "free agent" with latent magical power. Ekwensu: Ekwensu is one of the most powerful and dangerous masquerades in the wilderness, or spirit world. Akata Witch (Book) : Okorafor, Nnedi : Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Every time I read Neil Gaiman, the tone of his work rings the same, deep down. Is the excerpt about Leopard People from a real book, or was it made up for this one? She discovers Leopard Knocks, a city that serves as the center of Leopard West Africa. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor. Her characters take your heart and squeeze it; her worlds open your mind to new things. She was born and raised in America, but at 12 years old, she is living in her parents’ homeland of Nigeria. Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Absolutely loved Akata Witch (& the 2nd book Akata Warrior)! Absolutely loved Akata Witch (& the 2nd book Akata Warrior)! Her classmate Orlu and his friend Chichi reveal that they have magical abilities- and so does she. Sometimes called the Nigerian Harry Potter, Akata Witch is so much more than that.A children's novel that expertly addresses big topics with ease, Akata Witch brings fresh characters and settings to a timeless tale.Twelve-year-old Sunny is albino and American-born living in Nigeria, and therefore ostracized and bullied by her peers. Orlu is quiet and generally well-behaved, but he can think quickly on his feet. Her features are African, but she’s albino. [6] The original edition's title is meant to face and criticize its derogatory meaning. Affectionately dubbed “the Nigerian Harry Potter,” Akata Witch weaves together a heart-pounding tale of magic, mystery, and finding one’s place in the world. Sunny is very optimistic, intelligent and independent opinionated young woman. It is all about an albino girl, Sunny, who comes to live in Nigeria, where she feels utterly out of place. Akata Witch has a lot of characters that are hard to keep track of. Getting to know Sunny and follow her on her journey of discovery (that she's a witch & magic is real) was so engrossing and well written that I almost didn't care about the actual story (a mysterious villain called Black Hat Otokoto who is kidnapping and maiming children). After she’s found her footing, Sunny, Orlu, Chichi, and their American friend Sasha are asked by the magical authorities to help track down a criminal. Traditionally in much of Nigeria albinos are believed to have special connections to the magical world. Absolutely loved Akata Witch (& the 2nd book Akata Warrior)! Her characters take your heart and squeeze it; her worlds open your mind to new things. 2011 book by Nnedi Okorafor. 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