{"product_id":"after-the-rain-9781419743566","title":"After the Rain","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"After the Rain\" is a paperback adaptation of Nnedi Okorafors short story, \"On the Road.\" It follows the story of Chioma, a Nigerian-American woman who encounters a mysterious boy with a severe head wound during a rainstorm in Nigeria. The boy's touch burns her, and she is haunted and hunted by strange occurrences. Chioma must embrace her heritage to survive. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 July 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Abrams\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNnedi Okorafors captivating tale of Chioma, a young Nigerian-American woman, unfolds amidst a tumultuous rainstorm, now available in paperback format. This captivating adaptation, penned by John Jennings and brought to life by the talented illustrations of David Brame, takes place in Nigeria, where a powerful and unexpected storm unleashes its fury. While visiting her grandmother, Chioma receives a startling knock at the door, only to be confronted with a young boy, gravely wounded and standing on the doorstep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs he reaches out to touch Chioma, his hand burns with an intensity that shocks her. Just as abruptly as he appeared, he vanishes without a trace. Her grandmother, concerned about her granddaughter's safety, reprimands her for opening the door to a stranger. Outside, the ground is marked with footprints that vanish in the same mysterious manner as their owner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis unsettling event sets in motion a series of enigmatic occurrences that grow increasingly terrifying. Chioma is aware that something is amiss, and she fears that the boy has left a lasting mark on her. Haunted and relentlessly pursued, Chioma must embrace her Nigerian heritage and draw upon its ancient powers to survive.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her journey, Chioma uncovers the dark secrets of her family's past and the mysterious forces that seek to harm her. With the help of her grandmother and a newfound understanding of her cultural heritage, she must confront her fears and confront the malevolent forces that threaten to destroy her.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNnedi Okorafors After the Rain is a mesmerizing and suspenseful story that delves into the depths of human resilience, cultural identity, and the supernatural. With its rich storytelling and stunning artwork, this paperback edition offers readers an even deeper appreciation of this captivating tale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 452g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 166 x 240 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781419743566\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nnedi Okorafor","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44093314302202,"sku":"9781419743566","price":8.56,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1658485576450_book.jpg?v=1658736470","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/after-the-rain-9781419743566","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}