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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2018
- ISBN
- 9781250170972
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Holt & Company, Henry
ISBN-10
1250170974
ISBN-13
9781250170972
eBay Product ID (ePID)
239672397
Product Key Features
Book Title
Children of Blood and Bone
Number of Pages
544 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Legends, Myths, Fables / General, Social Themes / Prejudice & Racism, Fantasy / Epic
Publication Year
2018
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Young Adult Fiction
Book Series
Legacy of Orisha Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
24 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2017-945039
Reviews
"A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." --Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book, "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) A TAYSHAS 2019 Reading List Pick "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, A TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Book A NPR 's Book Concierge Great Read A Bustle Best Young Adults Book A Paste Magazine Best YA Novel A Newsweek's Best Book A Boston Globe's Best Children's Book A Publishers Weekly Best YA Book A School Library Journal Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best Book A New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite (Notable 100 Books for Kids) A TAYSHAS Reading List Selection A YALSA Best Fiction A YALSA Teen's Top Ten Book List Selection "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) A TAYSHAS 2019 Reading List Pick 2019 YALSA Best Fiction Pick "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , starred review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, starred review, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel Jos Older "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- SLJ , Starred Review, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 Amazon Top 20 Best Young Adult Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) A TAYSHAS 2019 Reading List Pick 2019 YALSA Best Fiction Pick "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal , Starred Review, "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- SLJ , Starred Review, New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 Chicago Public Library Best Books of 2018 New York Public Library Top Ten Showstopper Favorite of 2018 (Notable 100 Books for Kids) A TAYSHAS 2019 Reading List Pick 2019 YALSA Best Fiction Pick 2019 YALSA Teen's Top Ten List "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "High stakes, a captivating fantasy landscape, and a brave heroine worth rooting for make Children of Blood and Bone unlike anything I've ever read." -- Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Beautiful Creatures and author of The Lovely Reckless "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review "Nigerian culture and geography... give this fantasy a distinct flavor, further distinguished by the intensity of emotion." -- Horn Book "Meet Tomi Adeyemi--the new J.K. Rowling. (Yep, she's that good)." --Entertainment Weekly "Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society." -The New York Times "A fast-paced, excellently crafted hero's journey...populated with compelling and nuanced black characters." -NPR "A debut novel that is nearly impossible to put down." -USA Today "Adeyemi's writing is beautiful and immersive." -Tor.com "A miraculous achievement." -The Guardian, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- School Library Journal, Starred Review " This is an exceptional debut from the author and will have a huge audience desperately waiting for more. Children of Blood and Bone is perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Nancy Farmer, and Angie Thomas." -- VOYA, Starred Review, "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, starred review, "A magnificent, heartrending, earthshaking debut." -- New York Times -bestselling author Daniel José Older "Powerful, captivating, and raw--Adeyemi is a talent to watch. Exceptional." -- Kirkus , Starred Review "Adeyemi's devastating debut is a brutal, beautiful tale of revolution, faith, and star-crossed love." -- Publishers Weekly , Starred Review "... Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis on fighting for justice, a complex heroine saving her own people, and a brand of magic made more powerful by the strength of heritage and ancestry. Perfect for fans of the expansive fantasy worlds of Leigh Bardugo, Daniel Jose´ Older, and Sabaa Tahir." -- Booklist, S tarred Review "...A refreshing YA fantasy with an all-West African cast of characters that should be on every shelf." -- SLJ , Starred Review
Dewey Edition
23
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
823.92
Synopsis
Instant New York Times Bestseller New York Times Notable Children's Books of 2018 TIME Top 10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2018 NPR 's Book Concierge 2018 Great Reads List Buzzfeed's 24 Best YA Books of 2018 Bustle's Top 25 Best Young Adults Books of 2018 2018 Kirkus Prize Finalist YALSA William C. Morris YA Debut Award Finalist Paste Magazine's 30 Best YA Novels of 2018 Newsweek's 61 Best Books from 2018 Boston Globe's Best Children's Books of 2018 Publishers Weekly Best YA Books of 2018 School Library Journal Best Books of 2018 2019 YALSA Teen's Top Ten List With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. They killed my mother. They took our magic. They tried to bury us. Now we rise. Z lie Adebola remembers when the soil of Or sha hummed with magic. Burners ignited flames, Tiders beckoned waves, and Z lie's Reaper mother summoned forth souls. But everything changed the night magic disappeared. Under the orders of a ruthless king, maji were killed, leaving Z lie without a mother and her people without hope. Now Z lie has one chance to bring back magic and strike against the monarchy. With the help of a rogue princess, Z lie must outwit and outrun the crown prince, who is hell-bent on eradicating magic for good. Danger lurks in Or sha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Z lie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. "A phenomenon." -- Entertainment Weekly "The epic I've been waiting for." -- New York Times -bestselling author Marie Lu "You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic " -- New York Times -bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton "The next big thing in literature and film." -- Ebony "One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of theyear." -- Teen Vogue This title has Common Core connections. #1 New York Times bestseller , March 14, 2018, Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone conjures a stunning world of dark magic and danger in her #1 New York Times bestselling West African-inspired young adult fantasy debut., Discover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensationover 2 million books sold! An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A TIME Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time * A New York Times Notable Children's Book * A Kirkus Prize Finalist * Five Starred Reviews With five starred reviews, Tomi Adeyemi's West African-inspired fantasy debut, and instant #1 New York Times Bestseller, conjures a world of magic and danger, perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Sabaa Tahir. 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. Danger lurks in Orïsha, where snow leoponaires prowl and vengeful spirits wait in the waters. Yet the greatest danger may be Zélie herself as she struggles to control her powers and her growing feelings for an enemy. Praise for Children of Blood and Bone "A phenomenon." -- Entertainment Weekly "The epic I've been waiting for." -- New York Times -bestselling author Marie Lu "You will be changed. You will be ready to rise up and reclaim your own magic!" -- New York Times -bestselling author Dhonielle Clayton "The next big thing in literature and film." -- Ebony "One of the biggest young adult fiction debut book deals of the year." -- Teen Vogue This title has Common Core connections. - The Complete Legacy of Orïsha Series: Children of Blood and Bone (Book 1) Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Book 2) Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Book 3)
LC Classification Number
PZ7.1.A24Ch 2018
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