The Intasimi Warriors trilogy: Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask; Odwar vs. the Shadow Queen; Soni and the Life Drinkers Written in English by Shiki Nguru (Lantana Publishing, 2022) Kenya.
Imbued with supernatural powers from her family ties to a line of legendary warri- ors, Mwikali battles injustice and mythical creatures with her friends in a page-turn- ing series that digs into Kenyan history and culture.
The Shark Caller – written by Zillah Bethell (Usborne, 2021) Papua New Guinea
Friendship against the odds, grief and a profound respect for nature in this compelling story set amidst a rural island community.
13-18 years
The Djinn’s Apple – written by Djamila Morani, translated from Arabic by Sawad Hussain (Neem Tree Press, 2024) Algeria. A murder mystery in the Abbasid cali- phate: Nardeen becomes a rare female doctor in medieval Baghdad, determined to prove her worth as a physician, but also to uncover the truth of her family’s murder.
graphic novel exploring the long roots of patriarchy and the historic rise of feminism and the civil rights move- ments bringing equal rights for all and freedom from discrimination.
Nush & the Stolen Emerald – written by Jasbinder Bilan, cover illustration by David Dean (Chicken House Books, 2024) India/UK.
When her father, the Maharaja of the Indian kingdom of Jaisalmer, sets sail for London to visit Queen Victoria, feisty princess Anushka sneaks aboard the ship, determined to rescue her family’s prized jewel in this exciting historical adventure.
Smash the Patriarchy – written by Breen Marta, illustrated by Jordahl Jenny, translated from Norwegian by Siân Mackie (Helvetiq, 2023) Norway. Funny, irreverent award-winning
Here the Whole Time – written by Vitor Martins, translated from Portuguese by Larissa Helena (Hodder, 2021) Brazil. Award-winning novel of embarrassing, hilarious and ultimately life-affirming teenage queer love.
The Darkness of Colours – written by Martín Blasco, translated from Spanish by Claire Storey (HopeRoad, 2024) Argentina. Historical thriller set in 1885 and 1910, about five children who are kidnapped, and then mysteriously reappear at their parents’ houses twenty five years later.
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