This bookish meme tells the blogosphere what we’re waiting patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for! It’s hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine!
Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell refuses to acknowledge any feelings about his grandmother’s passing. And he certainly doesn’t want to accompany his parents to her celebration of life ceremony in Ghana, where he knows he’ll have to face his feelings about her death head-on.
But when an aboatia – a mischievous monkey from Akan mythology – steals Kwame’s grandmother’s dashiki, his last physical reminder of her, Kwame decides to take matters into his own hands. He chases the little thief across town, to the edge of the pier, and… into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld.
With his best friend Autumn, and the crafty aboatia he names Woo, Kwame finds himself embroiled with angry nature gods intent on destroying humanity. And, matters only get more complicated when he runs into none other than his grandmother herself… except in the underworld, she’s still a kid. And very much alive.
Adventurous and memorable, Craig Kofi Farmer’s middle grade fantasy is an immersive and powerful debut that tackles themes of identity, intergenerational connectedness, and how to say goodbye with heart, humor, and an epic dose of magic.
Published by: Roaring Brook Press
Expected Publication: September 10, 2024
Why I’m Waiting: Do you see the words: Ghana, aboatia, Akan mythology, Dashiki, nature gods, and middle grade fantasy. ENOUGH SAID. This synopsis and the cover have so many buzz words/things for me, that it didn’t matter what its about. I was going to read this no matter what. I need this yesterday!
What about you? Do you love this synopsis and cover too? Let me know in the comments!
Awesome pick! It sounds like an exciting one too! Hope you get to read it soon!
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