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The Scenic Route
In this spellbinding short story, join Akata Witch’s Sunny and Sasha on an adventure through the unexpected.
During a quick jaunt to the United States, Sunny and Sasha embark on a tour of Chicago that is unlike any other! From the bottom of Lake Michigan to the top of the city’s most famous skyscraper, their wild ride reveals mystical secrets of the city that are only viewable to those in the know. In The Scenic Route, award-winning writer Nnedi Okorafor weaves an enthralling short story starring the beloved Nsibidi Scripts characters from Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, and the upcoming Akata Woman, available in January 2022.
During a quick jaunt to the United States, Sunny and Sasha embark on a tour of Chicago that is unlike any other! From the bottom of Lake Michigan to the top of the city’s most famous skyscraper, their wild ride reveals mystical secrets of the city that are only viewable to those in the know. In The Scenic Route, award-winning writer Nnedi Okorafor weaves an enthralling short story starring the beloved Nsibidi Scripts characters from Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, and the upcoming Akata Woman, available in January 2022.
30 pages, ebook
First published December 28, 2021
About the author
Nnedi Okorafor
153 books16.4k followersNnedi Okorafor is a New York Times Bestselling writer of science fiction and fantasy for both children and adults. The more specific terms for her works are africanfuturism and africanjujuism, both terms she coined and defined. Born in the United States to two Nigerian (Igbo) immigrant parents and visiting family in Nigeria since she was a child, the foundation and inspiration of Nnedi’s work is rooted in this part of Africa. Her many works include Who Fears Death (winner of the World Fantasy Award and in development at HBO as a TV series), the Nebula and Hugo award winning novella trilogy Binti (in development as a TV series), the Lodestar and Locus Award winning Nsibidi Scripts Series, LaGuardia (winner of a Hugo and Eisner awards for Best Graphic Novel) and her most recent novella Remote Control. Her debut novel Zahrah the Windseeker won the prestigious Wole Soyinka Prize for Literature. She lives with her daughter Anyaugo in Phoenix, AZ. Learn more about Nnedi at Nnedi.com and follow Nnedi on twitter (as @Nnedi), Facebook and Instagram.
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October 1, 2022
I love these characters
I love this series. The characters are amazing and I can't get enough of them. I was so happy to read this short story about Sunny and Sasha taking a trip to Chicago. The car ride was hilarious. I truly loved every minute of this story as it reminded me of the series I adore.
I love this series. The characters are amazing and I can't get enough of them. I was so happy to read this short story about Sunny and Sasha taking a trip to Chicago. The car ride was hilarious. I truly loved every minute of this story as it reminded me of the series I adore.
December 30, 2021
A fun short story set in the world of Akata Witch and Akata Warrior.
January 7, 2022
If you can't wait for the release of Akata Woman, then this short story may help with the wait. In this brief episode, Sunny and Sasha go with Sunny's mother to visit her Aunt in Chicago. While there, we get a quick look at some of the magical creatures who live in the U.S. Sunny's powers are clearly improving, and I can't wait for Akata Woman in a few weeks! If you haven't read the first two books in the series, go back and start with Akata Witch. But for me, while this is brief, it's definitely an A, so five stars here.
March 12, 2022
The author has written a short story based on the characters of his science fiction and fantasy Nsibidi scripts series.
The book series features friends Sasha and Sunny who live in Nigeria. They have special powers that allow them to see lots more than the average person. In this short story, the two friends land at O'Hare Airport in Chicago. They go on a short jaunt to visit the highlights of Chicago. Readers are treated to a tour of familiar sights seen through their unfamiliar eyes.
The book can be enjoyed by those who have not read books in the series but will probably whet their appetite to learn more about life in Nigeria and the mysterious powers they possess.
The series is recommended for ages twelve and older but this book is appropriate for younger children as well.
The book series features friends Sasha and Sunny who live in Nigeria. They have special powers that allow them to see lots more than the average person. In this short story, the two friends land at O'Hare Airport in Chicago. They go on a short jaunt to visit the highlights of Chicago. Readers are treated to a tour of familiar sights seen through their unfamiliar eyes.
The book can be enjoyed by those who have not read books in the series but will probably whet their appetite to learn more about life in Nigeria and the mysterious powers they possess.
The series is recommended for ages twelve and older but this book is appropriate for younger children as well.
January 23, 2022
A nice, short side adventure with Sunny and Sasha in Chicago. I think it would have been cool to actually see what monsters lurked in the lake, but the creatures we did see were cool. I'm so ready for my copy of Akata Woman.
December 28, 2021
I loved this glimpse into American Leopard People! I hope we get to visit Tar Nation in future. Also loved Sunny calling on owls and cats 😁. Can't wait for Akata Woman!!!!
December 31, 2021
It was so nice to be back with these characters! I can’t wait to read Akata Woman!!
January 24, 2022
4.5 out of 5 stars.
Sunny and Sasha travel to Chicago to visit their families. Hijinks ensue.
A fun interlude to the series.
Sunny and Sasha travel to Chicago to visit their families. Hijinks ensue.
A fun interlude to the series.
January 25, 2022
Left me wanting more but not much of a cliff hanger. I just want to see what the rest of the books have to offer now
February 7, 2022
An interesting fantasy to read - although just a short story and I have not read anything in the series, it made sense.
March 19, 2022
Sunny and Sasha come back to the US for a visit. Very sweet. And free on Amazon Kindle!
May 14, 2022
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January 6, 2023
It’s a little story where nothing happened but constant “come ons and Jesus” from Sasha and Sunny being confused.
Not worth the time, however little the time
Not worth the time, however little the time
January 15, 2023
This was so so fun! Honestly anything with the Nsibidi characters in it I will love and cherish. :)
April 7, 2023
read
May 12, 2024
Always happy to be with Sunny and the crew.
July 17, 2024
I know this is just a short story - but I thought it would provide some little piece of the overall story, but I just got nothing from it.
March 28, 2022
Love having them here in Chicago. Playful story, but enough there to show a little extra depth for both characters, their closeness, and even their increased boldness & confidence. Really fun!
Bonus for *spoilers*... a creature that might explain the "batman" legend from Chi (which loves popcorn! Garrets, maybe?). KabuKabu! Secretly wishing whatever is in the Lake is connected to Lagoon. And the spider brings in a little Udide reference. Maybe I'm projecting, but as short as this was, it seemed to reference a lot of Okorafor's other works. Anyone catch any Phoenix/WFD references?
Bonus for *spoilers*... a creature that might explain the "batman" legend from Chi (which loves popcorn! Garrets, maybe?). KabuKabu! Secretly wishing whatever is in the Lake is connected to Lagoon. And the spider brings in a little Udide reference. Maybe I'm projecting, but as short as this was, it seemed to reference a lot of Okorafor's other works. Anyone catch any Phoenix/WFD references?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 22, 2022
Leopards tour Chicago
This short story tells of two friends from Africa on a visit with family to visit family in Chicago. With the help of juju powder and magic they take a tour of the Sears Tower and with the help of a mysterious Network of "special" taxis they get a tour of lake Michigan actually traveling in the water.
This short story tells of two friends from Africa on a visit with family to visit family in Chicago. With the help of juju powder and magic they take a tour of the Sears Tower and with the help of a mysterious Network of "special" taxis they get a tour of lake Michigan actually traveling in the water.
February 9, 2022
A fun short
I enjoyed seeing Sunny and Sasha on a short adventure. This gives a good glimpse of the world, and adds a bit of flavor. Since it is a short story, it's mostly fluff, but it was fun.
I enjoyed seeing Sunny and Sasha on a short adventure. This gives a good glimpse of the world, and adds a bit of flavor. Since it is a short story, it's mostly fluff, but it was fun.
December 28, 2021
Excellent
Just waiting my appetite for the last installment of the most excellent Nsibidi series. I love this series check it out
Just waiting my appetite for the last installment of the most excellent Nsibidi series. I love this series check it out
December 30, 2021
A delightful short story that's enjoyable even if you haven't (yet) read anything else from the series.
September 2, 2022
Read it online. Nice to get some more of Sasha's history.
October 12, 2022
A great short story addition
I heard this story alluded to in one of the books, and am so glad to get a burst of a story from this world again!
I heard this story alluded to in one of the books, and am so glad to get a burst of a story from this world again!
January 14, 2023
It was cool to get a different look into the Leopard world. Nothing ground breaking, but cool.
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