Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
By Tolá Okogwu

Black Pantherand meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed and empowering middle-grade superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers.and Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer!and I close my eyes, trying to push the power bubbling in me back down . . . Hairbands snap as my hair shoots out like superfine arrows, tearing through everything in its path.Onyeka has a lot of hairand - the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. She's always felt insecure about her vibrant curls, until she makes an important discovery: she can control her hair with her mind!Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari - children with superpowers - are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves caught up in an epic battleand . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk.Praise forand Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you've been waiting for.'and Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author ofand The Girl of Ink and Stars Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.'and Sophie Anderson, author ofand The House with Chicken Legsand An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.'and L. D. Lapinski, author ofand The Strangeworlds Travel Agencyand Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu's storytelling shines so bright you'll want the next instalment immediately.'and A. F. Steadman, author ofand Skandar and the Unicorn Thief An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.'and Katie Tsang, co-author ofand Dragon Mountainand A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!'and Lisa Thompson, author ofand The Goldfish Boy Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.'and Louie Stowell, author ofand Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.'and Jenny McLachlan, author ofand The Land of Roar'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.'and Sam Copeland, author ofand Charlie Changes Into a Chicken A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.'and Hannah Gold, author ofand The Last Bear