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Name: Akata witch
Rating: 4.111111111111 (9 reviews)
Author: Nnedi Okorafor

Twelve‑year‑old Sunny Nwazue, an albino child with Nigerian heritage, moves from the United States to her parents’ homeland. There she realizes she possesses secret magical abilities. Along with three similarly gifted companions, they harness these powers to pursue and capture a serial killer, blending witchcraft, mystery, and youthful adventure.

First publish date: 2011

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy

Authors: Nnedi Okorafor

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