Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans

In the Swamplands, twelve-year-old Adia is an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child thought to bring misfortune. She flees to the Academy of Shamans, where she meets a snarky Goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl, and a status-obsessed soldier boy. Together, they embark on a mission to save their kingdom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

An immersive, funny, clever fantasy with real emotional depth. I couldn't put it down!

A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, has crafted a remarkable tale that will captivate readers of all ages. With a dazzling cast of characters wrapped up in a rich, imaginative Afrofantasy world, Adia's thrilling journey will have you eagerly turning the next page.

B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers, praises this book as a spellbinding story of empowerment and liberation. Readers of all ages will do well to pick up this first entry in a powerful new fantasy series.

Soman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series, also commends the book, stating that it is a captivating story of empowerment and liberation.

Life in the Swamplands is tough for twelve-year-old orphan Adia. Her aunt and uncle believe she is an ogbanje, a demon-possessed child thought to bring misfortune. And when Adia manifests mysterious powers, accidentally destroying her village, she starts to think they might be right.

Determined to find a solution, Adia flees to the faraway Academy of Shamans, hoping someone there can figure out what is wrong with her and fix it. But she doesn't expect to stumble across a bunch of squabbling deities with a secret agenda.

Joining forces with a snarky Goddess, a 500-year-old warrior girl, and a status-obsessed soldier boy, Adia embarks on a mission through hidden realms to save her kingdom. But if she is to succeed, she must learn to wield her mysterious powers and figure out who she really is.

Discover an action-packed new series from a brilliantly exciting debut author, perfect for fans of SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL and NEVERMOOR.

Weight: 434g
Dimension: 159 x 219 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803706542