Product Description
Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels
Author: Tolá Okogwu
Format: Paperback
The epic second book in the action-packed superhero series. Perfect for 8+ fans of Percy Jackson, Amari and the Night Brothers and Black Panther. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer!
Check out the complete series – Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 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!
Having uncovered head teacher Dr Dòyìnbó’s hidden agenda behind the Academy of the Sun, Onyeka and her friends are on the run. When their last safe house is uncovered, Onyeka turns to the Rogues, a group of rebels that have been trying to expose Dr Dòyìnbó’s lies for years.
Joining forces, will the two groups be able to defeat their shared nemesis, or is there a new danger on the horizon for the Solari?
‘Onyeka is the superhero you’ve been waiting for.’ — Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars
‘[A] thrilling adventure that wraps up with a satisfying ending. Triumphant.’ — Kirkus
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
‘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
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