Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun

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Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! I close my eyes, trying to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through everything in its path. Onyeka has a lot of hair - the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. She' s always felt insecure about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery: she can control her hair with her mind! Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari - children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: ' Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you' ve been waiting for. ' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars ' Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power. ' Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs ' An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original. ' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency ' Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola Okogwu' s storytelling shines so bright you' ll want the next instalment immediately. ' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief ' An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book. ' Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain ' A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!' Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy ' Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation. ' Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God' s Guide to Being Good ' A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story. ' Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar ' Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air. ' Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken ' A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone' s new favourite superhero. ' Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear