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Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn by Tolá Okogwu

Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn

Tolá Okogwu, Tọlá Okogwu

Margaret K. McElderry Books · Hardcover · May 14, 2024

Onyeka and her superpowered friends set off to England on a rescue mission in this third and final installment of “well-crafted fantasy fun” (Kirkus Reviews) in the Onyeka middle grade trilogy, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men.

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Who it’s for
A fast, character-led fantasy-comics read with enough mystery to keep you turning pages.
Genres
Magic & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Published
Margaret K. McElderry Books, May 14, 2024

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Onyeka and her superpowered friends set off to England on a rescue mission in this third and final installment of “well-crafted fantasy fun” (Kirkus Reviews) in the Onyeka middle grade trilogy, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men. Solari—children with superpowers—have always been native to Nigeria, but Onyeka and her friends have been alerted to one hidden in England.

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Tasked with retrieving the young Solari, they successfully complete their mission, arriving safe and sound back at the Academy of the Sun with Tobi in tow. Tobi’s identity and superpower remain a mystery, until a breadcrumb trail leads Onyeka to the truth. But someone else has uncovered the secret, and unlike Onyeka, they don’t have Tobi’s best interests at heart. Can our superhero save the day once again?

Fast-Paced Fantasy

A fast, character-led fantasy-comics read with enough mystery to keep you turning pages.

Come here for

  • comic-book momentum
  • mystery, friendship, school-life tension

Expect

  • YA action with survival stakes
  • a fandom-friendly shelf appeal

Where it sits

Magic & Fantasy91%
Action & Adventure70%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • African Myths & Legends
  • Family Stories
  • Magic & Fantasy
Authors
Tolá Okogwu, Tọlá Okogwu
Publisher
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Published
May 14, 2024
Format
Hardcover
Reading lane
African Myths & Legends