Name: Children of Blood and Bone
SKU: 49692082
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Author: Tomi Adeyemi

Type

Physical Book

Author

Tomi Adeyemi

Publisher

Henry Holt & Company

Year

2018

Language

English

Pages

544

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

23.1x15.5x4.3 cm

Weight

0.71 kg.

ISBN13

9781250170972

Edition No.

Synopsis "Children of Blood and Bone "

Instant New York Times BestsellerTIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All TimeTIME Best YA Books of All TimeTIME 100: Most Influential People of 2020New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018NPR's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 20182018 Kirkus Prize Finalist YALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 2019 YALSA Teen's Top Ten List With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. They killed my mother.They took our magic.They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Zélie Adebola remembers when the soil of Orïsha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Zélie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Zélie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Zélie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Zélie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. "A phenomenon." --Entertainment Weekly "The epic I've been waiting for." --New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu "You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!" --New York Times-bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton "The next big thing in literature and film." --Ebony "One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year." --Teen Vogue This title has Common Core connections.#1 New York Times bestseller, March 14, 2018

Tomi Adeyemi

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Tomi Adeyemi is a Nigerian-American writer born in 1993. Her work is characterized by blending African mythology and fantasy, creating rich and complex worlds. A Harvard University graduate, Adeyemi has captivated readers worldwide with her vibrant style. Besides being a writer, she is dedicated to promoting diversity in young adult literature.

Her most famous work is Children of Blood and Bone (2018), which became a New York Times bestseller. It was followed by Children of Virtue and Vengeance (2019), both part of the Legacy of Orïsha series. These novels have been acclaimed for their portrayal of themes such as magic, power, and the fight for justice, and have been recognized with awards and film adaptations in development.

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