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Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek by Tomi Adeyemi | Firefly & Fern

Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek

Name: Children of Blood and Bone Sneak Peek
Availability: InStock
ISBN: 9781250198914

by Tomi Adeyemi

Ages 14–18young-adultmature-themesmagic resistance identity loss and grief power and corruption courage

Firefly & Fern Summary

In this West African-inspired fantasy, Zélie Adebola embarks on a dangerous quest to restore magic to her world and avenge her mother's death at the hands of a tyrannical king. With the aid of an unlikely ally—a rogue princess—Zélie must outwit the crown prince in an epic adventure filled with magic, danger, and hope. This stunning debut explores themes of resistance, identity, and the power of fighting back against oppression.

About This Book

Download a FREE sneak peek of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE! Tomi Adeyemi conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her West African-inspired fantasy debut. 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.

Publisher

Henry Holt and Company (BYR)

Pages

ISBN

9781250198914

Published

2017-11-07

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