Iyanu child of wonder Volume one /

"A teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an age of wonders, as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of...

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Main Author: Okupe, Roye (writer.)
Corporate Authors: Spoof Animation (letterer.)
Other Authors: Akpan, Godwin (colourist.)
Format: Books Print Book Comic & Graphic Novel
Language: English
Published: Milwaukie, OR : Dark Horse Books, 2021.
Series: Iyanu ; 1
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Summary: "A teenage orphan with no recollection of her past, suddenly discovers that she has abilities that rival the ancient deities told in the folklore of her people. It is these abilities that are the key to bringing back an age of wonders, as Iyanu begins her journey to save a world on the brink of destruction! The Corrupt--cursed wildlife and strange, divine beasts--are determined to destroy humanity, unless Iyanu can stop them."--
Physical Description: 109 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 26 cm
Audience: Ages 10+
Grades 7-9
ISBN: 9781506723044
1506723047
Author Notes: Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Roye Okupe is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed Malika - Warrior Queen Animated Short .

These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on Ventures Africa's list of 40 African innovators to watch (2016) as well as being part of NewAfrican Magazines' 100 most influential Africans two years in a row (2016 & 2017). In August 2015, Roye's debut graphic novel- E.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams Part One was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, The New York Times, NBC, The Guardian, ABC7, BBC, The Huffington Post, Mashable and more!