Description: Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy by Angie Thomas Instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.Its not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool--like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much--like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor.All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool shes never heard of...to save her father from imprisonment for a crime she refuses to believe he committed. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novels Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy, The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose, and On the Come Up, as well as Find Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth. She is also a coauthor of the bestselling collaborative novels Blackout and Whiteout. Angie divides her time between her native Jackson, Mississippi, and Atlanta, Georgia. You can find her online at angiethomas.com. Review "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 tales 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 Thomass 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 were so glad its 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 worlds 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 Childrens Books"All the brilliance youd 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 didnt know you needed. Nic Blake and the Remarkables is nothing short of a triumph. Whens 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, Nics 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 Thomass 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 Details ISBN006322514X Author Angie Thomas Pages 368 Audience Age 8-12 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063225145 Format Paperback Publication Date 2024-04-02 Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile US Release Date 2024-04-02 Imprint US Balzer + Bray Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159097790;
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