Part fantasy, part science fiction, this novel set in
present day Nigeria chronicles the life of 12-year-old Sunny. Sunny is albino and was born in America where
she lived until she was 9-years-old, both of these cause her to be teased
mercilessly at school. She does befriend
Orlu, a boy who sticks up for her against the bullies, and his neighbor Chichi,
who is homeschooled. Sunny soon
discovers something Orlu and Chichi already knew, she has magical powers and
can visit the spirit world (Leopard) and the human world (Lamb). Orlu and Chichi have powers as well and they
all meet Sasha when he comes from America to live with Orlu’s family. These four young people must navigate both
worlds while learning many difficult lessons.
I don’t know if a sequel is planned, but I could see the
author tracing the adventures of these four adolescents for years to come.
Themes: friendship,
trust, maturity, change, parent/child relationships
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