Farmer Craig Kofi - Kwame Crashes The Underworld - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: Discover a stunning middle grade fantasy about a boy hurled into the Ghanaian underworld to help his grandmother save humanity perfect for fans of Tristan Strong and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve - year - old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando the Ghanaian underworld. There he comes face to face with his grandmother who is very much alive and somehow still. a kid? Together with his best friend Autumn and a talkative aboatia named Woo Kwame must battle angry nature gods and stop the underworld from destroying the land of the living. But there's an even bigger problem: Only living souls can leave Asamando. In order to save the mortal world and return home Kwame will need to find the courage to do the bravest thing of all - - learn how to say goodbye.*** Praise for Kwame Crashes the Underworld: " A grand tale funny and terrifying in turns steeped in Ghanaian spirituality and folklore and wrapped around themes of identity obligation true friendship and devastating loss." Kirkus Reviews starred review " This swashbuckling supernatural adventure into the land of Ghanian mythology will have all readers (and especially fans of Rick Riordan Presents titles) craving more. Highly recommended." School Library Journal starred review" Brimming with laughter joy and beautiful messages about grief hope lost loved ones identity and the ancestors Kwame Crashes the Underworld rattles the spirit. Kwame Powell is a much - welcomed hero to the canon of children's books." Dhonielle Clayton New York Times - bestselling author of The Marvellers and The Memory Thieves Craig Kofi Farmer brings to life the myths of Ghana with heart humor and cinematic flair. I wish this book had existed when I was a child. I dare readers not to let Kwame Powell into their hearts. Roseanne A. Brown New York Times - bestselling author of Serwa Boateng's Guide to Vampire Hunting
Title: Kwame Crashes The Underworld
Author(s): Farmer Craig Kofi
Publisher: St Martin's Press
Barcode: 9781250900265
Pages: 352 Pages
Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Category: Personal & Social Issues: Family Issues (Children's / Teenage)