Percy Jackson meets Black Panther – this blockbuster middle-grade journey is ideal for followers of Amari and the Night time Brothers.
Cameron Battle grew up studying The Guide of Chidani, cherishing tales in regards to the fabled kingdom that lower itself off from the world to avoid wasting the Igbo folks from hazard. Handed down over generations, the Guide is Cameron’s solely connection to his mother and father, who disappeared one fateful evening two years in the past.Ever since, his grandmother has stored the Guide locked away, but it surely calls to Cameron. When he and his finest mates, Zion and Aliyah, resolve to open it once more, they’re magically transported to Chidani. As a substitute of a land of magnificence and marvel, they discover a kingdom in excessive hazard, because the queen’s sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. The folks of Chidani have been ready for the final Descendant to return and save them … Is Cameron able to be the hero they want?
Impressed by West African and Igbo historical past and mythology, this adventure-filled fantasy introduces readers to Cameron Battle as he begins his journey to greatness.
CAMERON BATTLE AND THE HIDDEN KINGDOMS is a traditional, thrilling, fantasy journey, with a wonderful friendship at its coronary heart. The reflections on slavery are considerate, as Cameron learns the historical past of his household and their relationship to The Guide and the dominion of Chidani, magically hidden from the world, when he and his two finest mates get pulled into Chidani and discover themselves on a harmful quest! My very favorite factor in regards to the e book is the connection between Cameron and Zion: I simply cherished studying about life-long mates who defend each other to the hilt, assist one another after they’re scared, and clearly present how a lot they love each other by way of phrases and actions – with all of that you simply’d assume Aliyah would possibly appear to be a 3rd wheel however she performs an vital function within the trio and I couldn’t think about the e book with out her.
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If you should know what occurs subsequent you’re in luck, as it’s revealed in the present day, the day the UK celebrates World Guide Day! I at all times say that any e book revealed on such an auspicious day must be good…
