Descriptions, Reviews, etc.
Description:
Eight-year-old Kwame is eager to start Nkonyaa School and learn calabash magic, yet none of the teachers can figure out what kind of magic is in his calabash--but when one of Kwame's new friends is possessed by an evil magic his power is revealed.
Brief description:
NATASHA NAYO is a freelance animator and illustrator from Ghana. She graduated at Maryland Institute College of Art with a BFA in Animation and Illustration. She loves to practice character design, visual development, and 2D animations.
Review Quotes:
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
School Library Journal's A Fuse 8 Production blog's Best Book of the Year
Praise for Rise of the Green Flame (Kwame's Magic Quest #1):
"This fast-paced early chapter book is the first in a new series and takes readers on a fantastical adventure into a magic school that feels somehow both familiar and brand new.... The cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously looking for further installments. Recommended for all collections serving young readers." -School Library Journal, starred review
"It's amazing how much story Mensah and Nayo are able to pack into this.... This is a great strong start to a fun and action packed new series. Don't miss it!" - Betsy Bird, author and Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library
