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Only Here, Only Now
by Tom Newlands'THE SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE SUMMER' HERALD 'This isn't just a great first novel; it's a great novel. And Cora, the mad, chaotic, wise, funny narrator, is one of the great characters'RODDY DOYLE'It's not every day you read a modern classic. But this feels destined to become one. A thunderous achievement'NATHAN FILER, author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL'Only Here, Only Now heralds the arrival of an urgent and unique new voice'DAVID PEACEFife, in the blazing hot summer of 1994. Cora Mowat's mates don't understand her, but then Cora Mowat doesn't understand herself. She's stuck on a seaside council estate full of dafties, old folk and seagulls, with a thousand dreams and a restless brain that won't behave. She's dying to escape but unsure of what the future holds - if it holds anything at all for a girl like her.When her Mam's new boyfriend moves in, tensions rise in their tiny house. Gunner means well, but he's dodgy - a shaven-headed shoplifter with more than a few secrets stashed under the bed. As their attempts to forge a makeshift family unravel, Cora rails against her small-town existence in search of love, acceptance and a path to something good. But sometimes you can't move forward until you find your way back . . .In this extraordinary debut, drawn from life but written with riotous imagination, Tom Newlands explores what it means to come of age in a forgotten corner of Scotland and dream of a life that feels out of reach. Vibrant, lyrical and fiercely funny, Only Here, Only Now is a story about poverty, identity and family that shines with hope and resilience.'Cora Mowat is a feisty, Impulse-drenched, Lilt-blooded smasher of a main character and Tom Newland's prose is fierce and tender, taking us straight to the thudding heart of Cora's chaotic life'VICTORIA MACKENZIE, author of FOR THY GREAT PAIN HAVE MERCY ON MY LITTLE PAIN'Tom Newlands is the real thing. His story will change you'MICHAEL SHEEN'A piercing howl of a novel, sharp, elegant and humane. I loved it'KARL GEARY, author of JUNO LOVES LEGS
Only Here, Only Now
by Tom Newlands'THE SCOTTISH BOOK OF THE SUMMER' HERALD 'This isn't just a great first novel; it's a great novel. And Cora, the mad, chaotic, wise, funny narrator, is one of the great characters'RODDY DOYLE'It's not every day you read a modern classic. But this feels destined to become one. A thunderous achievement'NATHAN FILER, author of THE SHOCK OF THE FALL'Only Here, Only Now heralds the arrival of an urgent and unique new voice'DAVID PEACEFife, in the blazing hot summer of 1994. Cora Mowat's mates don't understand her, but then Cora Mowat doesn't understand herself. She's stuck on a seaside council estate full of dafties, old folk and seagulls, with a thousand dreams and a restless brain that won't behave. She's dying to escape but unsure of what the future holds - if it holds anything at all for a girl like her.When her Mam's new boyfriend moves in, tensions rise in their tiny house. Gunner means well, but he's dodgy - a shaven-headed shoplifter with more than a few secrets stashed under the bed. As their attempts to forge a makeshift family unravel, Cora rails against her small-town existence in search of love, acceptance and a path to something good. But sometimes you can't move forward until you find your way back . . .In this extraordinary debut, drawn from life but written with riotous imagination, Tom Newlands explores what it means to come of age in a forgotten corner of Scotland and dream of a life that feels out of reach. Vibrant, lyrical and fiercely funny, Only Here, Only Now is a story about poverty, identity and family that shines with hope and resilience.'Cora Mowat is a feisty, Impulse-drenched, Lilt-blooded smasher of a main character and Tom Newland's prose is fierce and tender, taking us straight to the thudding heart of Cora's chaotic life'VICTORIA MACKENZIE, author of FOR THY GREAT PAIN HAVE MERCY ON MY LITTLE PAIN'Tom Newlands is the real thing. His story will change you'MICHAEL SHEEN'A piercing howl of a novel, sharp, elegant and humane. I loved it'KARL GEARY, author of JUNO LOVES LEGS
Only His (Fool's Gold #6)
by Susan MalleryReturn to Fool&’s Gold, California where keeping things strictly business may prove impossible in this charming, second chance romance from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!Wedding bells are ringing in Fool's Gold, but not for Nevada Hendrix. Her triplet sisters are engaged, and even her mother has a more active love life than she does. Determined to make a fresh start, she applies for her dream job, only to discover that her new boss is her first love. Maybe she could overlook the fact that they've seen each other naked, but she'll never forget the way he broke her heart.Tucker Janack agrees to Nevada's "business only" ground rules. After all, love is a trap that the construction millionaire has avoided his whole life. But when great business partners turn out to be so much more, every rule gets broken. Will either of them be willing to try again…or will their past get in the way?Previously published. Read more in the Fool&’s Gold series:Book 1: Chasing PerfectBook 2: Almost PerfectBook 3: Finding PerfectBook 4: Only MineBook 5: Only YoursBook 6: Only HisBook 7: Summer DaysBook 8: Summer NightsBook 9: All Summer LongBook 10: A Fool&’s Gold Christmas And even more books available in the Fool&’s Gold series!
Only Love Can Break Your Heart
by Katherine WebberA grieving girl. An unexpected boy. A perfect love story . . . until it isn't perfect at all.Sometimes a broken heart is all you need to set you free...Reiko loves the endless sky and electric colors of the Californian desert. It is a refuge from an increasingly claustrophobic life of family pressures and her own secrets. Then she meets Seth, a boy who shares a love of the desert and her yearning for a different kind of life. But Reiko and Seth both want something the other can't give them. As summer ends, things begin to fall apart. But the end of love can sometimes be the beginning of you...
Only Love Can Heal
by Rosie HarrisHer destiny was certain but her heart had other plans . . . An enthralling saga of love and marriage from the beloved author of Stolen Moments. Lieutenant Kate Russell&’s post-war life was all mapped out. According to her upper-class parents&’ wishes, she planned to marry a man with a pedigree like her own. But fate had other ideas in the form of Robert Campbell, a mere staff driver. Kate is irresistibly drawn to him and they decide to wed. Her family, initially outraged by the proposal, agree to accept their marriage but only if Robert climbs the ranks of the army. But when the Allied forces declare victory and Robert goes on to become a Major, Kate finds that she has another bitter war to fight. Trapped by the possessive demands of her aristocratic parents, she fights her own lonely battle to save her marriage and her reputation.
Only Love Today: Reminders to Breathe More, Stress Less, and Choose Love
by Rachel Macy StaffordNew York Times bestselling author Rachel Macy Stafford shares simple words of daily inspiration in this unique, seasonal devotional to help you find new and more connected ways to live undistracted, heart-led, and hands-free every day.Rachel Macy Stafford, known to millions as the Hands Free Mama, equips readers to breathe life into what really matters: the ordinary moments in our routine lives and the people in them.Her inspiring words fill this beautiful book of short pieces constructed around the seasons of life. From finding daily surrender in the autumn and daily hope in the winter to finding daily bloom and daily spark in the spring and summer, you will always find fresh, beautiful words for your day.With a flexible, non-dated devotional structure, Only Love Today offers life-giving words that remind you of the tools you already possess and insights you already have as you seek to find:Clarity when you're conflictedUnity when you're dividedFaith when you're uncertainRest when your soul is wearyMeaning in the meaninglessA reset button directing you back to what matters mostRegardless of what you're experiencing or what season you're in, in these pages, you'll find wisdom, encouragement, strength, vision, and clarity to live for what really matters.
Only Mine: Only Mine / Only Yours / Only His / Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday (Fool's Gold #4)
by Susan MalleryReturn to Fool’s Gold, California where finding true love is no game in this fan-favorite story from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery!Previously published.Her town’s lack of men may make headlines, but it isn’t news to Dakota Hendrix. The beautiful blonde has bigger problems to deal with, such as overseeing the romance reality competition filming in Fool’s Gold. Screening eligible bachelors is a difficult enough task, but Dakota hits an unexpected snag when a sexy stranger comes to town.Finn Anderssen will do anything to keep his twin brothers—the perfect contestants—off the show. Despite Dakota’s better judgment, she finds herself drawn to the mysterious outsider. Like her, Finn knows about heartbreak and how a family can fall apart, so she doesn’t dare to hope for anything more than a fling. After all, even in the Land of Happy Endings, finding true love is never as easy as it looks on TV.Read more in the Fool’s Gold series:Book 1: Chasing PerfectBook 2: Almost PerfectBook 3: Finding PerfectBook 4: Only MineBook 5: Only YoursBook 6: Only HisBook 7: Summer DaysBook 8: Summer NightsBook 9: All Summer LongBook 10: A Fool’s Gold ChristmasAnd even more books available in the Fool’s Gold series!
Only One Year
by James ChengThree Chinese American children learn to trust and love one another again after the youngest child returns from a year living in China with extended family.Sharon can hardly believe the news. Di Di, her two-year-old brother, is being taken to China to spend a year with their grandparents. Why can't he go to day care or be watched by a babysitter when Mama goes back to work? Sharon wonders. But her parents say it is better for relatives to take care of little children. After Di Di first leaves, Sharon and her younger sister, Mary, pore over the photographs their grandma sends, trying to keep their little brother fresh in their minds. As the year passes, the girls become involved with school, friends, and hobbies. They think of Di Di less often. Then one day he is home again, and it feels as if a stranger has entered their lives. The children struggle to sort out their mixed emotions but soon discover that the bonds among siblings hold strong. This reassuring story is a gentle tribute to the enduring love of family, even when it is tested by a difficult choice.
Only This Beautiful Moment
by Abdi NazemianStonewall Book Award Winner * A Best Book of the Year from the Guardian, ALA Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and BookPage From the award–winning author of Like a Love Story comes a sweeping story of three generations of boys in the same Iranian family. Perfect for fans of Last Night at the Telegraph Club and Darius the Great Is Not Okay. 2019. Moud is an out gay teen living in Los Angeles with his distant father, Saeed. When Moud gets the news that his grandfather in Iran is dying, he accompanies his dad to Tehran, where the revelation of family secrets will force Moud into a new understanding of his history, his culture, and himself.1978. Saeed is an engineering student with a promising future ahead of him in Tehran. But when his parents discover his involvement in the country’s burgeoning revolution, they send him to safety in America, a country Saeed despises. And even worse—he’s forced to live with the American grandmother he never knew existed.1939. Bobby, the son of a calculating Hollywood stage mother, lands a coveted MGM studio contract. But the fairy-tale world of glamour he’s thrust into has a dark side.Set against the backdrop of Tehran and Los Angeles, this tale of intergenerational trauma and love is an ode to the fragile bonds of family, the hidden secrets of history, and all the beautiful moments that make us who we are today.
Only You: A brand new heartbreaking and uplifting novel about love, loss and redemption
by Eva JordanFrom the acclaimed author of A Gift Called Hope, a powerful new novel spanning four decades that asks: Can true love survive any betrayal? They fell in love decades ago and dreamed of a big future together. After Ben committed an unforgiveable act and broke Leora&’s heart, they went their separate ways—but always wondered what could have been. Ben deeply regretted hurting Leora; what troubled him more, however, was that he had no memory of that fateful night and what he did . . . Now, years later, their worlds are about to collide in a way they never imagined. But the couple&’s reunion is more the stuff of nightmares than fairy tales. Drawn together again by an unforeseen tragedy in a world that has drastically changed since their youthful romance, Ben and Leora are about to discover whether true love really can endure, in this powerful saga of passion, friendship, and betrayal.Praise for Eva Jordan&’s novels &“An emotional roller-coaster . . . beautifully written.&” —The Last Word Book Review &“A highly captivating read . . . Fabulous and surprising.&” —The Book Review Café
Only Yours: Only Us: A Fool's Gold Holiday Yours For Christmas (Fool's Gold #5)
by Susan MalleryWelcome back to Fool’s Gold, California where man’s best friend might just be man’s best matchmaker in this irresistible book from New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery! Previously published.Montana Hendrix has found her calling—working with therapy dogs. With a career she loves in a hometown she adores, she’s finally ready to look for her own happily ever after. Could one of her dogs help her find Mr. Right…or maybe Dr. Right?Surgeon Simon Bradley prefers the sterility of the hospital to the messiness of real life, especially when real life includes an accident-prone mutt and a woman whose kisses make him want what he knows he can’t have. Scarred since childhood, he avoids emotional entanglement by moving from place to place to heal children who need his skillful touch. Can his growing feelings for Montana lead him to find a home in Fool’s Gold, or will he walk away, taking her broken heart with him?Read more in the Fool’s Gold series:Book 1: Chasing PerfectBook 2: Almost PerfectBook 3: Finding PerfectBook 4: Only MineBook 5: Only YoursBook 6: Only HisBook 7: Summer DaysBook 8: Summer NightsBook 9: All Summer LongBook 10: A Fool’s Gold ChristmasAnd even more books available in the Fool’s Gold series!
Only a Cowboy Will Do: Includes a Bonus Novella (Meadow Valley #3)
by A.J. PineA small-town woman is swept off her feet by a caring stranger in this charming western romance from a "fabulous storyteller" (Carolyn Brown, New York Times bestselling author).Forty candles, and one for luck. Jenna Owens wants one thing for her birthday this year: a fairy-tale ending of her own and a little relaxation at a quaint California ranch. What she didn&’t want was to get caught in a storm on her way to Meadow Valley. Or to get stuck with a ridiculously hot, too-charming-for-his-own-good cowboy—one who makes Jenna reconsider her &“I don't date younger guys&” rule. But a little vacation flirtation might be just what she needs.Colt Morgan isn&’t interested in long-term relationships. Not since his last one crashed and burned after his fiancée found out he wanted a big family. So when he learns that Jenna has a list of items to accomplish on her trip—including having fling—Colt is all too happy to oblige. Yet the more he and Jenna get to know each other, the more Colt starts to wonder if maybe they have a chance at a real future. But when Jenna&’s past upends everything Colt thought he wanted, are all bets off? Or will they find a way to make both their dreams come true?Includes the bonus novella Sealed with a Kiss by Melinda Curtis!
Only a Few Bones: a True Account of the Rolling Fork Tragedy and its Aftermath
by John Philip CollettaAfter careful research, the author shares his family history.
Only a Mother Could Love Him
by Benjamin PolisFor all parents who have ever cried in despair over their hyperactive, impulsive, and seemingly uncontrollable child; for every teacher who's ever vented frustration at a student who just won't pay attention; for every kid who has ever asked himself, Why does everyone hate me?-help is here. Only a Mother Could Love Him is a remarkable look inside the mind of a person with ADD/ADHD. Ben Polis attended six different schools, served over three thousand hours of detention, and drove his family into counseling. But through great determination and the use of self-taught concentration techniques, Ben not only graduated high school but also attended a competitive university.Ben describes what it's really like to feel those constant impulses, to get all that medication, to desperately want to be "normal." In addition, he offers lots of valuable advice to parents, including* finding what forms of discipline will work-and what will never work* surviving the daily homework struggle* medicating or seeking other methods of treatment* teaching your ADD/ADHD child to read Only a Mother Could Love Him is a much-needed salve for parents and kids who feel isolated, depressed, and confused. From schoolwork to exercise to drugs, Ben Polis has important insights to share-and a message of hope that will warm the hearts of those suffering the most.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Only an Heiress Will Do (A Season to Wed)
by Virginia HeathFour soldiers face their greatest battle yet—the Regency marriage mart! Fall in love with the first installment of the Season to Wed miniseries. A marriage made in haste… Repented at leisure? Major Adam Mayhew has returned from war to discover his family facing ruin. He no longer cares for the expectations of the ton, but he needs a wealthy, convenient wife fast! Heartbroken by a scoundrel and with her reputation mud, Gwendolyn Trym agrees to use her sizable dowry to restore Adam&’s fortunes—and he can restore her good name! Then they can both dispense with the chore of marriage. Yet Adam is proving to be too clever, too rebellious and too attractive a husband…and Gwen's plan starts to unravel! From Harlequin Historical: Your romantic escape to the past.A Season to WedBook 1: Only an Heiress Will Do by Virginia HeathBook 2: The Viscount's Forbidden Flirtation by Sarah RodiBook 3: Their Second Chance Season by Ella MatthewsBook 4: The Lord's Maddening Miss by Lucy Morris
Only for the Holidays: Cuddle up with a cosy happy-ever-after this Christmas!
by Abiola BelloThe Spanish Love Deception meets The Holiday in this fake dating romance about a city girl and country boy&’s lives colliding at Christmas. City girl Tia Solanké is dreading the festive period. She&’s on a break with her boyfriend and the last thing she wants to do is spend Christmas away from London. Arriving at Saiyan Hedge Farm, Tia takes an instant disliking to it. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep and the Wi-Fi sucks. How is she meant to stalk her ex now and concoct a foolproof plan to win him back? Country boy Quincy Parker and his family run the farm, and this year they&’ve been selected to host the biggest event in the town's calendar – the Winter Ball. Preparations are underway, and Quincy is working around the clock to make it a success. The only problem is, he&’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, when in reality that couldn&’t be further from the truth. At first, Tia and Quincy don&’t see eye to eye, until they realise they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. But when a snowstorm threatens to cancel the Winter Ball, their fake relationship is put to the test. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up the pretence and save the day, or will real feelings get in the way? PRAISE FOR ABIOLA BELLO'S LOVE IN WINTER WONDERLAND: &‘A screen-worthy holiday romance.&’ Joya Goffney, author of Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry &‘Gorgeous writing, witty dialogue, a magical setting and two characters you'll fall head over heels for.&’ Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places &‘I devoured this delicious YA rom-com. A treat to read any time of year.&’ Katherine Webber, author of Twin Crowns &‘A wonderfully warm love story.&’ Candice Brathwaite, author of Cuts Both Ways &‘A warm and cosy read that pulls you into the perfect winter romance. Abiola has given us all a gift to swoon over.&’ Benjamin Dean, author of The King is Dead
Only on His Terms: Claimed Maid For A Magnate Only On His Terms (The Accidental Heirs #1)
by Elizabeth BevarlyHe's a rich bachelor. She's inherited his fortune. Let the fun begin! Only from New York Times bestselling author Elizabeth Bevarly! Meet Gracie Sumner, reluctant Cinderella. When the down-to-earth Midwesterner learns her deceptively humble neighbor left her fourteen billion-with-a-b dollars, she doesn't know what to do. Especially when said neighbor's shunned heir, Harrison Sage III, stakes his claim. Harrison is not amused, especially when the quirky gold digger gets under his skin. How can the sophisticated New Yorker let himself be attracted to the woman who stole his father's fortune? Soon a contested will turns into a contest of wills-one whose outcome could very well be determined in the bedroom!
Only the Lonely: From The Files Of Madison Finn (From the Files of Madison Finn #1)
by Laura DowerSummer ends too fast when you&’re dreading junior high Twelve-year-old Madison Finn is allergic to change. Her two best friends are away at camp and Madison is not sure she&’s going to survive the summer, let alone the beginning of junior high. Good thing she has a new laptop, which she uses to write and store all of her thoughts on friendship, her parents&’ divorce, and her fear of being called a loser for not liking sushi!At first, change seems like the worst thing ever, but with the support of her family, friends, and little pug, Phin, Madison realizes she can handle anything that comes her way.
Only the Stars Know Her Name: Salem's Lost Story of Tituba's Daughter
by Amanda MarroneFalse accusations and false confessions of witchcraft in Salem, Massachusetts, took her mother, Tituba, away from her. Now Violet seeks revenge on those who tore her family apart. Readers will be instantly transported back in time in this dark and gripping novel!It's been a year since the Salem Witch Trials ended, and while the townspeople try their best to act like nothing happened, thirteen-year-old Violet simply can't, as everything she held dear was ripped away from her. Her mother, Tituba, was accused of witchcraft by Betty and Abigail Parris, two girls Violet had grown up with and regarded as sisters. And instead of denying those allegations, Tituba had confessed to the crimes. But why? Her mother would never have done the wicked acts she was charged with. Would she? Once the remaining accused of witchcraft are pardoned, Violet inquires about her missing parents, only to learn that Reverend Parris has sold them to a man who took them north. Now filled with rage and wanting retribution, she comes across Tammy Younger and Elizabeth Prince, two girls who're also seeking vengeance amid all this turmoil. Together, the three form a coven, signing their names to the Devil's book, and they find solace in the newness and excitement of the magic they're practicing. But once the magic grows darker and forges a destructive path through their community, will Violet achieve the closure she longs for, or will the darkness consume them all? This historical, powerful story of family, revenge, and reconciling is a can't-miss novel from Amanda Marrone.
Only with the Heart: A Novel
by Sherri SzemanAfter a childhood spent in foster homes and a lifetime of longing, Claudia has finally found a family: a devoted husband, Sam, and a loving and supportive mother, Eleanor. But soon Eleanor develops Alzheimer's-complete with violent eruptions, speechlessness, incontinence, and suicide attempts-and Claudia's beautiful life becomes a nightmare. When Eleanor is unexpectedly found dead, Claudia is charged with murder. Told in the unforgettable voices of its three players-Claudia, Eleanor, and Sam-Only with the Heart is an engrossing, beautifully crafted novel about the agonizing effects of terminal disease, our deepest need for acceptance, and the difficult, complex character of love.
Onward Little Golden Book (Little Golden Book)
by Disney Storybook Art Team Nick Balian Tony FejeranThis Little Golden Book retells the exciting story of Disney/Pixar's Onward--now streaming on Disney+!Set in a suburban fantasy world, Disney and Pixar's Onward introduces two teenage elf brothers, Barley (voice of Chris Pratt) and Ian (voice of Tom Holland), who embark on an extraordinary quest to spend a day with their late dad. Along the way, they meet The Manticore (voice of Octavia Spencer) who later teams up with their mom, Laurel (voice of Julia Louis-Dreyfus), to find them before they unleash a dangerous curse. Brought to you by the team behind 2013's Monsters University, Onward is now streaming on Disney+. Relive the excitement of the movie with this Little Golden Book adaptation that's perfect for girls and boys ages 2 to 5, as well as Disney Little Golden Book collectors of all ages!
Onward Toward What We're Going Toward
by Ryan Bartelmay"Onward toward What We're Going Toward is a deeply tender, unflinchingly wry, and deftly written account of one man's desire for deeper meaning... Combining the authorial style of Jeffrey Eugenides and Richard Russo with themes of loss, desperation, and reconnection, Onward toward What We're Going Toward is sharp, elegant, and poignant."-Booklist"Onward Toward What We're Going Toward is part family drama, part cautionary tale, part story of America. With a bittersweetness that is both palpable and instructive, Bartelmay's fine book will likely affirm one's own desire to live beyond the cusp."-Foreword"Ryan Bartelmay achieves something like intimate sweep in this funny, soulful novel about love, time, and hope. Go toward Onward Toward What We're Going Toward."-Sam Lipsyte, author, The Fun Parts"Ryan Bartelmay has written a sprawling, ambitious, great hearted novel about what comforts and kills us the most: family. A work of love and fear, secrets and cruelty, by a wonderful new writer."-Ben Marcus, author, The Flame Alphabet"What a kind, warm hearted and generous novel! Onward Toward What We're Going Toward is a splendid evocation of America's heartland and the sometimes confused, lost, desperately seeking and often comic souls that populate it."-Dinaw Mengestu, author, The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears and How to Read the AirSet over the last half of the twentieth century, Onward Toward What We're Going Toward is the epic story of the decline and fall of an American family.Postwar newlyweds Chic and Diane Waldbeeser are determined to carve out a life for themselves and their son, Lomax, in Middleville, Illinois, but when ten-year old Lomax dies, Chic and Diane take refuge in haiku poetry, doll collecting and the positive thinking of the Reverend Norman Vincent Peale as they try to make sense of their overwhelming grief and guilt. Paralleling their story is that of Chic's older brother Buddy. Haunted by the suicide of their father, Buddy struggles to make a life with his exotic wife, Lijy--who is hiding a devastating secret of her own--while attempting to introduce the residents of Middleville to vegetarianism and Ayurveda massage, unusual endeavors in mid-century Middle America.Coming headlong out of Las Vegas in the 1990s and bound for Peoria, Illinois, are Green Geneseo, a retired, widowed bank teller, and Mary Norwood, an aging pool hustler, looking for one last swing at the American Dream. The couple sideswipes the life of the now aged and widowed Chic, offering him one last chance to right a life that has been filled with sadness and tragedy.
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun (Onyeka)
by Tolá OkogwuBlack Panther meets X-Men in this &“fast-paced, action-packed, and empowering&” (A. F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief) middle grade adventure about a British Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers—perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Marvellers, and Rick Riordan!Onyeka has a lot of hair—the kind that makes strangers stop in the street and her peers whisper behind her back. At least she has Cheyenne, her best friend, who couldn&’t care less what other people think. Still, Onyeka has always felt insecure about her vibrant curls…until the day Cheyenne almost drowns and Onyeka&’s hair takes on a life of its own, inexplicably pulling Cheyenne from the water. At home, Onyeka&’s mother tells her the shocking truth: Onyeka&’s psychokinetic powers make her a Solari, one of a secret group of people with superpowers unique to Nigeria. Her mother quickly whisks her off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari are trained. But Onyeka and her new friends at the academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves embroiled in a momentous battle between truth and lies…
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: A superhero adventure perfect for Marvel and DC fans! (Onyeka)
by Tolá OkogwuBlack Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed 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! Check out the complete series – Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels is out now and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn is out March 2024. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024! &‘Onyeka is the superhero you&’ve been waiting for.&’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars Onyeka has a lot of hair – the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. When she makes the important discovery that she can control her hair with her mind, she's whisked 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: &‘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. Tọlá 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
Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn (Onyeka)
by Tolá OkogwuOnyeka and her superpowered friends set off to England on a rescue mission in this third and final installment of &“well-crafted fantasy fun&” (Kirkus Reviews) in the Onyeka middle grade trilogy, perfect for fans of Rick Riordan, The Marvellers, and X-Men.Solari—children with superpowers—have always been native to Nigeria, but Onyeka and her friends have been alerted to one hidden in England. Tasked with retrieving the young Solari, they successfully complete their mission, arriving safe and sound back at the Academy of the Sun with Tobi in tow. Tobi&’s identity and superpower remain a mystery, until a breadcrumb trail leads Onyeka to the truth. But someone else has uncovered the secret, and unlike Onyeka, they don&’t have Tobi&’s best interests at heart. Can our superhero save the day once again?