Properties (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
novel
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
graphic novel adaptation in progress
|
| gptkbp:artMovement |
magical realism
adventure coming-of-age story |
| gptkbp:author |
Nnedi Okorafor
|
| gptkbp:awards |
2011 Carl Brandon Society Parallax Award
2012 Golden Duck Award for Best Middle Grade Book |
| gptkbp:character |
Sunny Nwazue
|
| gptkbp:criticalReception |
positive reviews
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
explores themes of belonging
highlights female empowerment represents_African_diaspora |
| gptkbp:genre |
fantasy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Akata Witch
|
| gptkbp:illustrator |
Diana_Ejaita
|
| gptkbp:influences |
Nigerian_culture
African_folklore |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
personal identity exploration
Nigerian_folklore_and_mythology Nnedi_Okorafor's_childhood_experiences |
| gptkbp:ISBN |
978-0670011964
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:mainCharacter |
Orlu
Sadiq Chichi |
| gptkbp:narrativeStyle |
third-person perspective
|
| gptkbp:pageCount |
368
|
| gptkbp:plot |
Sunny attends a secret school for magic
Sunny battles dark forces Sunny discovers her magical heritage Sunny embraces her identity Sunny faces challenges of being an outsider Sunny learns about her family history Sunny makes new friends |
| gptkbp:publishedBy |
Viking_Children's_Books
|
| gptkbp:publisher |
Penguin Group
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
2011
|
| gptkbp:sequel |
gptkb:Akata_Warrior
|
| gptkbp:series |
Akata_Witch_series
|
| gptkbp:setting |
gptkb:Nigeria
|
| gptkbp:targetAudience |
young adult
|
| gptkbp:theme |
cultural heritage
friendship identity |
| gptkbp:userDemographics |
young adults
teenagers fantasy enthusiasts |