Sister Spirit

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A supernatural thriller, blending African myth, friendship, romance and self-discovery from prize-winning author, Efua Traor. Sixteen-year-old adopted Tara has questions about who she is, where she belongs, why she dreams... When her nightmares darken, fears swarm like a flock of ravens and she traces her visions to the ancient Olumo Rock in Nigeria. It is a sacred place, full of magic, myth, and where whispers of the past linger. Travelling from England and enrolling in a boarding school at the foot of Olumo, Tara begins a journey to seek the truth of her roots and the spirits that pursue her, sisters of one cord and one heart.

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Sister Spirit kept me turning the pages. A story about identity, culture and African myth. Set against the backdrop of a Nigerian boarding school Sister Spirit is creepy, haunting yet filled with history, loss, hope and love. Tara is brave and passionate as she searches for her identity and I adored Bisi and Lanre. Efua has once again written a brilliant book with the best Nigerian representation. -- Abiola Bello, author of The Very Merry Murder Club
Sister Spirit is an intense and addictive supernatural thriller, blending a powerful mystery with a gripping emotional journey of self-discovery and identity. Efuas writing is an immersive and captivating experience, drawing the reader into this unique and powerful world. -- J.P. Rose, author of The Haunting of Tyrese Walker
You are in for an absolute treat! A Nigerian boarding school adventure featuring myth, magic, friendship, romance plus Yoruba magic and history. Truly original and mesmerising YA. -- Lindsay Galvin, author of Call of the Titanic

Author Bio

Efua Traor is a Nigerian-German author of three childrens books which have been translated into numerous languages. She has won the Times/ChickenHouse prize, the Commonwealth short story prize and the Zilveren Griffel award. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Waterstones Childrens book prize and was awarded the Times childrens book of the year. Sister Spirit is her first novel for older readers. efua-traore.com Insta: efua.traore Twitter: @EfuaTraore