Name: Abeni's Song
ISBN: 9781250825827

P. Djèlí Clark

Abeni's Song

Mel 

Magical and whimsical, Abeni's Song will be the perfect introduction to West African-inspired mythology and folklore. Abeni is a reluctant magic apprentice and is incredibly easy to root for and love her. Her character develops throughout the book as she starts to come into her own abilities and befriend the spirits. She is a complex and multi-dimensional character which I really appreciated. I especially love when middle grade novels are not afraid to tackle or reference serious or deep concepts. This book manages to do just that in an easily digestible way. Additionally, the friendships in this book are really great.