Once upon a time, nestled within the majestic mountains of Washington state, there existed a wondrous place known as the Snoqualmie Pass. It was a magical realm where nature's beauty captivated the souls of all who dared to venture through its enchanting landscape. But hidden amongst the towering pines and shimmering lakes lay an extraordinary secret - the Magical Rug of Snoqualmie Pass. The Magical Rug was no ordinary rug; it possessed extraordinary powers that could transform the lives of those who possessed it. Legend has it that the rug was gifted by the mystical forces of nature to the ancient Native American tribes who resided in the area. Its purpose was to bring harmony and balance to the world.
Okorafor (The Shadow Speaker) returns with another successful tale of African magic. Although 12-year-old Sunny is Nigerian, she was born in America, and her Nigerian classmates see her as an outsider. Worse, she's an albino, an obvious…
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Its purpose was to bring harmony and balance to the world. The rug was said to have been woven with threads spun from the shimmering moonlight, granting it the ability to transport anyone who stood upon it to distant lands and realms. Its colors were vibrant and ever-changing, reflecting the moods and emotions of those who set foot upon its magical surface.
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Flame has always been soothing to 12-year-old Sunny until she sees a vision of the end of the world in candlelight: "Raging fires, boiling oceans and ruptured land, dead and dying people. It was horrible. And it was coming." Born in…
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Sunny, albino daughter of Nigerian parents, is used to being called a witch; even so, it's a surprise to learn she is one. Along with her coven, she must take on Okotoko the Black Hat, a serial killer who preys on children. Sunny's…
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Sunny is an American born to two Nigerian parents, now living in Nigeria. As an albino, she's used to people staring and calling her a witch, but even so, it's a surprise to learn she is a witch, one of the Leopard People who have…
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Who can't love a story about a Nigerian-American 12-year-old with albinism who discovers latent magical abilities and saves the world? Sunny lives in Nigeria after spending the first nine years of her life in New York. She can't…
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Sunny is a "free agent" for the Leopard People, just learning about her untapped magical powers while living in Western Africa. She and her friends, Orlu, Chichi, and Sasha, must use their innate magical power and natural talents to…
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Okorafor (The Shadow Speaker) returns with another successful tale of African magic. Although 12-year-old Sunny is Nigerian, she was born in America, and her Nigerian classmates see her as an outsider. Worse, she's an albino, an obvious…
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Gr 6 Up—This contemporary fantasy features Sunny, 12, Nigerian by blood but born in New York City, who's been living in Nigeria since she was 9. She has West African features but is an albino with yellow hair, white skin, and hazel…
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Many cultures have witches, shamans, or wizards—Nigerians have Leopard people. Sunny Nwazue was born in America, but her family returned to Nigeria when she was nine. She struggles to find acceptance, for she is an albino and called akata…
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The rug held the power to heal, both physical and emotional, mending broken hearts and soothing weary souls. It could grant wisdom and knowledge, allowing its holder to gain insights and understanding beyond their wildest dreams. Some believed that it could even grant immortality to those pure of heart. Throughout the ages, many sought to possess the Magical Rug of Snoqualmie Pass. Kings and queens, warriors and wizards, all yearned for its incredible powers. But the rug was a wild and untamed creature; it chose its owners, appearing only to those deemed worthy by the forces of fate. Generations passed, and the legend of the Magical Rug of Snoqualmie Pass became a mere whisper amongst the people. It was said to have vanished, hidden away in a secret location known only to the spirits themselves. But deep within the hearts of the locals, the belief in its existence never waned. Today, the Magical Rug of Snoqualmie Pass remains a tale passed down from one generation to another. It serves as a reminder that sometimes the greatest magic lies in the beauty and wonder of the natural world. And perhaps, just perhaps, the rug still awaits its destined owner, silently weaving its enchantment into the fabric of the universe..
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