Nnedi Okorafor Bücher

Der Nebula-Award-Gewinner endlich auf Deutsch: Die Sammlung der drei Novellen „Binti - Allein“, „Binti - Heimat“ und „Binti - Nachtmaskerade“. Ihr Name ist Binti und sie ist die erste Himba, die jemals an der Oomza Universität, einer der besten Lehranstalten der Galaxis, angenommen wurde. Aber diese Möglichkeit wahrzunehmen bedeutet, dass sie ihren Platz innerhalb ihrer Familie aufgeben und mit Fremden zwischen den Sternen reisen muss, die weder ihre Denkweise teilen, noch ihre Bräuche respektieren. Die Welt, deren Teil sie werden möchte, hat einen langen Krieg gegen die Medusen hinter sich und Bintis Reise zwischen den Sternen lässt sie dieser Spezies näherkommen als ihr lieb ist. Wenn Binti das Vermächtnis eines Krieges überleben will, mit dem sie nichts zu tun hatte, wird sie die Gaben ihres Volkes brauchen und die Weisheit, die sich in der Universität verbirgt - aber zuerst muss sie es bis dorthin schaffen, lebendig.

Man hat sie vieles genannt – ein Forschungsobjekt, ein Ding, eine Abscheulichkeit. Sie selbst nennt sich Phoenix und ist ein genetisches Experiment. Mit nicht mehr als zwei Lebensjahren verfügt Phoenix über den Körper und den Verstand einer Erwachsenen – und über Kräfte jenseits aller Vorstellungskraft. Eines Tages jedoch beschließt sie, nach Antworten zu suchen und bricht aus dem mysteriösen Turm 7, ihrem Zuhause, aus, um zu erkennen, dass dieser keine Zuflucht war, sondern ein Gefängnis.

Der Debüt-Roman von Nnedi Okorafor, der Autorin des Überraschungserfolgs „Lagune“, verbindet Fantasy mit afrikanischer Kultur und schafft so ein Endzeit-Abenteuer der Spitzenklasse. In einer nicht näher definierten post-apokalyptischen Zukunft werden die dunkelhäutigen Okeke von den hellhäutigen Nuru unterdrückt. Um sich an der Vergewaltigung ihrer Mutter zu rächen und ihr Volk zu befreien macht sich das Mädchen Onyesonwu (dt.: Wer fürchtet den Tod) auf eine lange Reise voller Magie und Gefahren. Ihr Ziel: Den mächtigen Zauberer Daib zu töten - ihren Vater und Vergewaltiger ihrer Mutter.

Im Internet wird verbreitet, dass vor der Küste einer der bevölkerungsreichsten Städte der Welt Außerirdische gelandet sind! Bald darauf versuchen das Militär, religiöse Führungspersönlichkeiten, Diebe und Wahnsinnige zu kontrollieren, was für Informationen auf YouTube und in den Straßen verbreitet werden. In der Zwischenzeit beraten die politischen Supermächte über einen nuklearen Präventivschlag, der die Eindringlinge auslöschen soll. Alles, was zwischen siebzehn Millionen Einwohnern und deren Tod steht, sind ein außerirdischer Botschafter, eine Biologin, ein Rapper, ein Soldat ...

Set in a vividly imagined world, this novel explores themes of resilience and identity through the journey of its compelling protagonist. As they navigate personal and societal challenges, the story delves into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for self-acceptance. Richly drawn characters and a captivating plot keep readers engaged, while the author's lyrical prose adds depth to the emotional landscape. This compelling narrative promises to resonate with anyone seeking inspiration and connection in their own life journey.

A year ago, Sunny Nwazue, an American-born girl Nigerian girl, was inducted into the secret Leopard Society. As she began to develop her magical powers, Sunny learned that she had been chosen to lead a dangerous mission to avert an apocalypse, brought about by the terrifying masquerade, Ekwensu. Now, stronger, feistier, and a bit older, Sunny is studying with her mentor Sugar Cream and struggling to unlock the secrets in her strange Nsibidi book. Eventually, Sunny knows she must confront her destiny. With the support of her Leopard Society friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, and of her spirit face, Anyanwu, she will travel through worlds both visible and invisible to the mysteries town of Osisi, where she will fight a climactic battle to save humanity. Much-honored Nnedi Okorafor, winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy awards, merges today’s Nigeria with a unique world she creates. Akata Warrior blends mythology, fantasy, history and magic into a compelling tale that will keep readers spellbound.

An NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR An AMAZON BEST CHILDREN'S BOOK OF 2020 Nnedi Okorafor's acclaimed first novel for middle grade readers introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help of the magical Ikenga. Nnamdi's father was a good chief of police, perhaps the best Kalaria had ever had. He was determined to root out the criminals that had invaded the town. But then he was murdered, and most people believed the Chief of Chiefs, most powerful of the criminals, was responsible. Nnamdi has vowed to avenge his father, but he wonders what a twelve-year-old boy can do. Until a mysterious nighttime meeting, the gift of a magical object that enables super powers, and a charge to use those powers for good changes his life forever. How can he fulfill his mission? How will he learn to control his newfound powers? Award-winning Nnedi Okorafor, acclaimed for her Akata novels, introduces a new and engaging hero in her first novel for middle grade readers set against a richly textured background of contemporary Nigeria.

Akata Woman is the New York Times bestselling third book in the series that started with Akata Witch, named one of Time magazine's "100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time" and "100 Best YA Books of All Time," from award-winning author Nnedi Okorafor. "In this series, Okorafor creates a stunningly original world of African magic that draws on Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals instead of relying on the predictable tropes of Western fantasy novels." —Time magazine From the moment Sunny Nwazue discovered she had mystical energy flowing in her blood, she sought to understand and control her powers. Throughout her adventures in Akata Witch and Akata Warrior, she had to navigate the balance between nearly everything in her life—America and Nigeria, the "normal" world and the one infused with juju, human and spirit, good daughter and powerful Leopard Person. Now, those hard lessons and abilities are put to the test in a quest so dangerous and fantastical, it would be madness to go...but may destroy the world if she does not. With the help of her friends, Sunny embarks on a mission to find a precious object hidden deep in an otherworldly realm. Defeating the guardians of the prize will take more from Sunny than she has to give, and triumph will mean she will be forever changed.

Preorder now to secure the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION, featuring a unique alternate cover, beautiful sprayed edges, and exclusive endpapers—available only in a limited first print run. This exhilarating tale by bestselling author Nnedi Okorafor follows a disabled Nigerian American woman who writes a successful Sci-Fi novel. As her fame escalates, she finds herself losing control of her narrative in a poignant exploration of art, love, identity, and humanity. Zelu, feeling like an outcast in her Nigerian family, faces a turning point when she is fired from her university job during her sister's extravagant wedding and experiences yet another rejection from a publisher. In response, she decides to write for herself, producing a far-future epic titled Rusted Robots, where androids and AI battle in the remnants of human civilization. Sharing her unconventional novel thrusts Zelu into literary stardom, but it also threatens to undermine her original vision. Spanning from Chicago to Lagos and beyond, Zelu's journey intertwines with her creation, blurring the lines between author and narrative. This metafictional masterpiece combines sharp commentary with heartfelt storytelling, offering a funny, poignant, and thought-provoking tale about a woman risking everything to be heard and the transformative power of storytelling.

Following her journey from star athlete to sudden paralysis to creative awakening, acclaimed sci-fi writer Nnedi Okorafor reveals that what we perceive as limitations have the potential to become our greatest strengths, and that creativity often springs from the broken places.