A boy in Nigeria gains superpowers from a mystical Ikenga to avenge his father's murder in this thrilling superhero origin story.
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A boy in Nigeria gains superpowers from a mystical Ikenga to avenge his father's murder in this thrilling superhero origin story.
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Nnedi Okorafor's acclaimed first novel for middle grade children introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help of the magical Ikenga. Nnamdi's father was a good chief of police, perhaps the best Kalaria had ever had. He was determined to root out the criminals that had invaded the town. But then he was murdered, and most people believed the Chief of Chiefs, most powerful of the criminals, was responsible. Nnamdi has vowed to avenge his father, but he wonders what a twelve-year-old b...
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Sexual content
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No sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with fighting and murder; not graphic, more implied.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation depicted.
Religious content
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Minor blending of West African traditional beliefs with Christian elements.
Magic & witchcraft
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Moderate focus on mystical Ikenga totem granting powers; framed as spiritual.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Moderate themes of corruption and power in a Nigerian setting.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor depiction of grief and loss after a parent's murder.
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