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Sravani
Jun 22, 2016 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: fantasy, kidlit-mg-ya
Zahrah the Windseeker is a thrilling adventure story of a young woman coming of age and growing into her own unique traits and abilities. It blends African mythology with the motifs of our modern lives and gives us a fresh perspective on the hero's quest. It captures universal themes like friendship, courage, family, and acceptance with an exciting plot and compelling characters. Nnedi Okorafor's novel is one of the best young adult novels in several years and I would highly recommend it to anyo ...more
Jaq
Feb 17, 2014 rated it it was amazing
Shelves: favorites
An excellent example of a well crafted rite or passage tale. From the start Zahrah is a likeable character, whose trials and tribulations through the book, reveal the depth of her courage, and her ability to do the impossible.

A fantastic empowering books for all of us "shy" girls - who have stood at the edges and let others dictate the terms of our existence. A must read for any girl who is experiencing the bullying that comes from misunderstanding and fear.

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S.R. Toliver
Oct 26, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Loved this story

I read this book in less than a day because the story was so compelling. Zahrah was such a compelling character and different in her portrayal of Black girlhood. After reading The Shadowspeaker, I also loved seeing more of Ginen. I’m glad I read one right after the other.
Craig Laurance
Aug 24, 2008 rated it really liked it
YA SF novel with African folklore. Great for 11-14 year olds (and adults).
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