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Maria Motunrayo Adebisi, Author
Series: Koku Akanbi
Imprint: Orion Children's Books
Publication date: August 3, 2023
Category: Fantasy
ISBN: 9781510111431
Ancient demons. Shape-shifting sidekicks. Sword-swallowing assassins. Welcome to Olori….
‘Epic storytelling with a sharp wit. I love Kòkú!’ – Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good
When 13-year-old Koku Akanbi accidentally unleashes a demon on a school trip, he has no idea what he’s set in motion.
Suddenly Koku is whisked away from his life in London and transported to his family’s homeland of Olori, a mysterious place in which darkness is about to disappear forever – along with the magical creatures living within it.
Accompanied by two super-powered sidekicks, Koku embarks on a mission to save Olori – and unlock his own extraordinary power…
‘Sharp, witty, original and thrilling’ – The Guardian
Set in a unique magical world inspired by West African mythology, Koku Akanbi and the Heart of Midnight is the start of an unmissable new fantasy adventure series for fans of Marvel and Percy Jackson.
Maria Motunrayo Adebisi graduated from the University of Oxford in 2017 with a degree in English Literature, although she currently works in tech. As part of her degree she focused on post-colonial literature from Nigeria and West Africa, and on graduating she realised that she wanted to write a novel that would speak to children straddling British and African identities and make them proud of both.
Topic: Disability, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: Koku Akanbi: The Heart of Midnight
Book Creator: Maria Motunrayo Adebisi
When Koku accidentally unleashes an ancient demon, he must enter the magical world of Olori to claim his power. Full of action, magic, and eye-catching comic book-style illustrations, this 9+ series draws on West African mythology and is perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Percy Jackson, and Dragon Mountain.
This resource pack contains cross-curricular activites and discussion questions for use in the classroom or library reading group.
Themes: Belonging | West African Mythology | Magic | Friendship | Adventure Writing | Superpowers