Angie Thomas

Broschiertes Buch

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

Beschreibung

"Nothing short of a triumph." Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Percy Jackson series

The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

From the superstar author of The Hate U Give comes a thrilling fantasy for readers aged 9+.

It's not easy being Remarkable in a world where standing out is dangerous...

Nic Blake is a Manifestor. All she wants is to learn the Gift, so she can be as powerful as her dad ... until she discovers a shocking secret. Now she must find a powerful magical weapon, or risk losing him for ever.

Book 1 of Nic Blake and the Remarkables

Praise for THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY

"Angie Thomas is such a phenomenal talent, and this truly is fantasy at its very best - a magnificent, exhilarating adventure in a richly imagined world. I loved it!" Sophie Anderson

"Packed with humour and bursting with heart and imagination." B.B. Alston, New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers

"AngieThomas at her best! A hugely entertaining and powerful adventure. I loved it!" Abi Elphinstone

"A tantalizing first instalment in what is sure to be a blockbuster series." Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series

"Exploding with heart, humour, and all things Black Girl Magic." Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers

"Populated with ghosts, vampires, and wand-wavers with a strong resemblance to the gun lobby, this accessible fantasy gives familiar elements a new context and is written with heart." The Sunday Times Children's Book of the Week

"This wonderful fantasy adventure is told in Nic's voice as she finds the power in herself." The Week Junior

Praise for Angie Thomas

No. 1 New York Times Bestselling author

Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Award

Winner of Children's Book of the Year at The British Book Awards

Winner of the Amnesty CILIP Honour for the Carnegie Medal

"No one else writes like Angie. Phenomenal." The Guardian

"Thomas has given a voice to her generation." Stylist

"Unflinching yet accessible." Dazed

"Witty, generous and real." Entertainment Weekly

"Stunning, brilliant, gut-wrenching." John Green

"Paints a deeply emotional and intricate picture of race and class." Variety

"Undeniably wondrous." Woman's Way

Autor

Angie Thomas is a critically acclaimed and bestselling author. Her debut novel, The Hate U Give, has been on the New York Times bestseller list ever since publication. It has received numerous accolades, including the Carnegie CILIP Honor Award and the Children's Book of the Year Award, and it is now a major motion picture, starring Amandla Stenberg. Angie was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. You can find her on Twitter (@angiecthomas) and Instagram (@angiethomas).

Produktdetails

• Nic Blake and the Remarkables 1
• Verlag: Walker Books
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 97071
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Altersempfehlung: von 9 bis 11 Jahren
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 195mm x 125mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 234g
• ISBN-13: 9781529506549
• ISBN-10: 1529506549
• Artikelnr.: 65593353

Rezensionen

Thomas's first foray into middle-grade fiction is pacy, imaginative and layered with Black history, ideal for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers. Imogen Russell Williams Guardian

"Thomas (Concrete Rose) brings her trademark voice to an action-packed series kickoff rooted in a mixture of African diasporic myth, biblical references, and U.S. history. Imbuing characters both brave and sweetly vulnerable with unflappable senses of humor amid harrowing circumstances, Thomas creates an elaborate supernatural mythology that boldly confronts fantasy tropes and questions of forgiveness." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"In a set of gleefully ingenious riffs on African and African American folklore, from "The People Could Fly" to Wakanda, Thomas pitches 12-year-old Nic into a whirl of stunning discoveries about her background as she struggles to understand her own magical

gifts.... Sober references...give further historical and emotional depth to this rousing quest tale's already richly articulated cultural context." - Booklist (starred review)

"Thomas has been a force on the young adult scene, and her first middle grade novel proves her range extends across genre and age groups; she weaves complex fantasy stories as deftly as realistic ones. [T]he freshness of the story and characters, along with Thomas's control of a multilayered, nuanced plot, makes everything feel brand new. A book that will delight young readers and adults alike. Nic Blake is entering the Black fantasy scene with all the confidence and energy of its main character, and we're so glad it's here." - School Library Journal (starred review)

"Magnificent, hilarious and captivating. It can be challenging to satiate the appetites of readers who devour beloved middle grade fantasy series. Those readers will inhale Nic Blake and the Remarkables-and then begin counting down the days to its sequel." - BookPage (starred review)

"The Manifestor mythology combines African and African American folklore and Biblical stories, and the book explores Black Americans' historical and present-day traumas alongside a fast-paced adventure and inventive worldbuilding. Readers will eagerly await the unearthing of more secrets in the next installment." - Kirkus Reviews

"Thomas skillfully incorporates folktales from the African Diaspora and infuses her story with the energy and emotional nuance of a pre-teen in this tale of intrigue, loyalty, identity, and courage-the first book in a projected trilogy." - Horn Book

"Thomas brings her considerable talents to this first volume of an anticipated trilogy-her characters are well-developed, the world's framework is creative and satisfying, and powerful undercurrents of struggles against injustice add a memorable additional layer lacking in other similar series." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"All the brilliance you'd expect from Angie Thomas: a page-turning plot, pitch-perfect characters, heart and substance, and real stakes that real kids will care about-plus magic! This is one of those rare books that will instantly become the best friend you didn't know you needed. Nic Blake and the Remarkables is nothing short of a triumph. When's the next installment, please?" - Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

"Packed with humor and bursting with heart and imagination, Nic's story will enchant readers of all ages!" - B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers

"Thomas creates a new Afro-future world that feels steeped in history and lived in by generations of real flesh-and-blood families. The gravity of Thomas's world never weighs down the story, which zips along with wit, humor, and sparkling dialogue. The Manifestor Prophecy is a tantalizing first installment in what is sure to be a blockbuster series, and a remarkable achievement for a master author in a thrilling new arena." - Soman Chainani, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series

"Exploding with heart, humor, and all things Black Girl Magic, Nic Blake and the Remarkables is a triumph of friendship and Black Southern folklore and history." - Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers

"This book is no-holds-barred, fly by the seat of your pants (and other methods) trip to the corner of Thrill Street and Wonder Avenue. Nic Blake is amazing!" - Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series