Children of Stardust
by Edudzi Adodo
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Pub Date Oct 04 2022 | Archive Date Sep 30 2022
W. W. Norton & Company | Norton Young Readers
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Description
This exhilarating and playful middle grade adventure novel rockets through space on an epic quest to protect the galaxy.
Zero has spent years scraping by as an aide to stranded travelers whose spacecrafts have crashed on his home planet, while all he has ever wanted is to join one of the legendary Saba guilds—groups of intergalactic travelers who explore space, retrieve lost treasures, and hunt down criminals.
One day, Zero stumbles upon some wreckage and meets a strange creature with an even stranger object: a golden pyramid. When the pyramid imbues Zero with a legendary power, he is recruited by a top Saba guild and launched into a dangerous intergalactic quest to track down the infamous Mask of the Shaman King before the Space Mafia uses it to unleash chaos on the galaxy.
Action-packed, funny, and utterly original, Children of Stardust heralds the arrival of a brilliant new voice in contemporary African children’s literature.
About the Author: Edudzi Adodo graduated from Durham University in England, where he studied politics, philosophy, and economics. Now, he writes the stories he wished he had as a child: science fiction infused with African culture and mythology. He lives in Lomé, Togo.
Advance Praise
"Togolese debut author Adodo’s debut bursts forth with wonderful worldbuilding drawing from African mythology and culture. Nail-biting scenes are balanced by comedic moments. In a fantasy-diverse galaxy, Zero and Camih read Black; their relationship is founded on respect, avoiding common sexist tropes. Brimming with adventure, tenacity, and magic." - Kirkus, starred review
"This vibrant middle-grade debut follows Zero Adedji, owner of the Zero Worries business, which helps stranded space travelers who crash-land on his home planet of Anansi 12. But Zero's heart is far from being planet bound; his lifelong dream has been to join the Saba guild, a group of adventurers who explore outer space, hunt for artifacts and treasure, and chase down dangerous rogues.... As Zero and his companions embark on the adventure of a lifetime, searching across the galaxy for the mysterious Mask of the Shaman King, his story is charged with humor, a vibrant cast of characters from all corners of the galaxy, and a thrilling plot that keeps readers guessing. Adodo's text is accompanied by lively illustrations of characters and space tech as this spectacular sf adventure brings a fresh take to the genre with elements of African mythology, high stakes, and an otherworldly sense of adventure." - Booklist, starred review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781324030775 |
| PRICE | $18.95 (USD) |
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