Having lived on the run with just her dad, Nic now lives in the amazing city of Uhuru in the Remarkable world. She has the large, extended family she always dreamed of, including twin brother Alex. Nic’s grandma is none other than the president of LORE (League of Remarkable Efforts) overseeing all the secret Remarkable cities of North America. Life is not without its challenges though. Nic’s dad is under house arrest and Nic’s time with him is restricted. Nic is soon to start at a new school – just as daunting in the Remarkable world as the Unremarkable one. First though, Nic must face the Manifest exam which will determine her kinship. Faced with a virtual scenario, Nic’s Glow brightens to a burning intensity. The president decides that the unsettling incident which follows must be covered up. No one else must be hurt and this means that Nic’s Gift must be suppressed. Much more is at stake though. Three mysterious Manifestors order Nic to find the lost Book of Anansi, telling her that failure to do so will put her family at risk. Does the book really exist? Can Nic, along with Alex and best friend JP, discover its location in time? This is the second book in this middle-grade fantasy series and is suitable for readers aged 9-12. Angie Thomas draws upon African folklore to create a pacy, action-packed adventure with great characters.
Suzanne Chinnock
Nic Blake & the Remarkables: The Book of Anansi by Angie Thomas
Walker Books
ISBN 9781529506556
£8.99
Published 2025
