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Black Panther 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. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! 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 hair – 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 battle . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: Exhilarating and original, Onyeka is the superhero you ve been waiting for. Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of 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. Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original. L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tola Okogwu s storytelling shines so bright you ll want the next instalment immediately. A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book. Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it! Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation. Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God s Guide to Being Good A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story. Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air. Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone s new favourite superhero. Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear; 320 pages, b-w chapter opening illustrations; b-w chapter opening illustrations; Published: 09 06 2022