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Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy Hardcover – April 4, 2023
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Internationally bestselling superstar author Angie Thomas makes her middle grade debut with the launch of an inventive, hilarious, and suspenseful new contemporary fantasy trilogy inspired by African American history and folklore.
It’s not easy being a Remarkable in the Unremarkable world. Some things are cool—like getting a pet hellhound for your twelfth birthday. Others, not so much—like not being trusted to learn magic because you might use it to take revenge on an annoying neighbor.
All Nic Blake wants is to be a powerful Manifestor like her dad. But before she has a chance to convince him to teach her the gift, a series of shocking revelations and terrifying events launch Nic and two friends on a hunt for a powerful magic tool she’s never heard of...to save her father from imprisonment for a crime she refuses to believe he committed.
- Print length368 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level3 - 7
- Dimensions5.5 x 1.17 x 8.25 inches
- PublisherBalzer + Bray
- Publication dateApril 4, 2023
- ISBN-100063225131
- ISBN-13978-0063225138
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"Thomas (Concrete Rose) brings her trademark voice to an action-packed series kickoff rooted in a mixture of African diasporic myth, biblical references, and U.S. history. Imbuing characters both brave and sweetly vulnerable with unflappable senses of humor amid harrowing circumstances, Thomas creates an elaborate supernatural mythology that boldly confronts fantasy tropes and questions of forgiveness." — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"In a set of gleefully ingenious riffs on African and African American folklore, from “The People Could Fly” to Wakanda, Thomas pitches 12-year-old Nic into a whirl of stunning discoveries about her background as she struggles to understand her own magical gifts…. Sober references…give further historical and emotional depth to this rousing quest tale’s already richly articulated cultural context." — Booklist (starred review)
“Thomas has been a force on the young adult scene, and her first middle grade novel proves her range extends across genre and age groups; she weaves complex fantasy stories as deftly as realistic ones. [T]he freshness of the story and characters, along with Thomas’s control of a multilayered, nuanced plot, makes everything feel brand new. A book that will delight young readers and adults alike. Nic Blake is entering the Black fantasy scene with all the confidence and energy of its main character, and we’re so glad it’s here." — School Library Journal (starred review)
"Magnificent, hilarious and captivating. It can be challenging to satiate the appetites of readers who devour beloved middle grade fantasy series. Those readers will inhale Nic Blake and the Remarkables—and then begin counting down the days to its sequel." — BookPage (starred review)
"The Manifestor mythology combines African and African American folklore and Biblical stories, and the book explores Black Americans’ historical and present-day traumas alongside a fast-paced adventure and inventive worldbuilding. Readers will eagerly await the unearthing of more secrets in the next installment." — Kirkus Reviews
"Thomas skillfully incorporates folktales from the African Diaspora and infuses her story with the energy and emotional nuance of a pre-teen in this tale of intrigue, loyalty, identity, and courage—the first book in a projected trilogy." — Horn Book
"Thomas brings her considerable talents to this first volume of an anticipated trilogy—her characters are well-developed, the world’s framework is creative and satisfying, and powerful undercurrents of struggles against injustice add a memorable additional layer lacking in other similar series." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
"All the brilliance you’d expect from Angie Thomas: a page-turning plot, pitch-perfect characters, heart and substance, and real stakes that real kids will care about—plus magic! This is one of those rare books that will instantly become the best friend you didn’t know you needed. Nic Blake and the Remarkables is nothing short of a triumph. When’s the next installment, please?" — Rick Riordan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
“Packed with humor and bursting with heart and imagination, Nic's story will enchant readers of all ages!” — B.B. Alston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Amari and the Night Brothers
"Thomas creates a new Afro-future world that feels steeped in history and lived in by generations of real flesh-and-blood families. The gravity of Thomas’s world never weighs down the story, which zips along with wit, humor, and sparkling dialogue. The Manifestor Prophecy is a tantalizing first installment in what is sure to be a blockbuster series, and a remarkable achievement for a master author in a thrilling new arena." — Soman Chainani, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series
“Exploding with heart, humor, and all things Black Girl Magic, Nic Blake and the Remarkables is a triumph of friendship and Black Southern folklore and history." — Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Marvellers
“This book is no-holds-barred, fly by the seat of your pants (and other methods) trip to the corner of Thrill Street and Wonder Avenue. Nic Blake is amazing!” — Kwame Mbalia, author of the Tristan Strong series
About the Author
Angie Thomas is the author of the award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling novels The Hate U Give, On the Come Up, and Concrete Rose as well as Find Your Voice: A Guided Journal for Writing Your Truth. She is also a coauthor of the bestselling collaborative novels Blackout and Whiteout. Angie divides her time between her native Jackson, Mississippi, and Atlanta, Georgia. You can find her online at angiethomas.com.
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- Publisher : Balzer + Bray (April 4, 2023)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0063225131
- ISBN-13 : 978-0063225138
- Reading age : 9 - 12 years, from customers
- Grade level : 3 - 7
- Item Weight : 15.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 1.17 x 8.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #44,279 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Angie Thomas was born, raised, and still resides in Jackson, Mississippi as indicated by her accent. She is a former teen rapper whose greatest accomplishment was an article about her in Right-On Magazine with a picture included. She holds a BFA in Creative Writing from Belhaven University and an unofficial degree in Hip Hop. She can also still rap if needed. She is an inaugural winner of the Walter Dean Myers Grant 2015, awarded by We Need Diverse Books. Her debut novel, The Hate U Give, was acquired by Balzer + Bray/HarperCollins in a 13-house auction. Film rights have been optioned by Fox 2000 with George Tillman attached to direct and Hunger Games actress Amandla Stenberg set to star.
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I received an eARC from NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books.
I LOVE discovering a good new series. Fantasy? Even better. Strong, powerful characters? Most definitely. A little mystery? Perfection. Multiple twists you don’t see coming? Indeed.
“Nic Blake and the Remarkables- The Manifestor Prophecy” will be huge. Quite simply put…ginormous! I need to reread this book to soak it all in. I cannot wait to see where Angie Thomas takes us next!
I highly recommend this book for middle grade readers. Everyone. Preorder. I cannot wait to hold this book in my hands on release day.
tl/dr: A magical girl lives in an unmagical world and sets events in motion that change her life, her family, and her future forever.
My thoughts: I read this in two days. I have other books I am reading, but I didn’t pick any of them up while I was reading this. At the beginning I had a hard time getting used to the pacing and the writing (because I am not in middle school), but once I got into the rhythm of it, I couldn’t stop. Nic is such a great character! She’s smart, she’s determined, she’s stronger than she knows, but she is also unsure about herself and a bit awkward (what 12 year old isn’t?). Her relationship with JP, her best friend, is wonderful because there is no romantic tension, no crushes, and they are both so supportive of each other.
The adventure of the story moves quickly as the trio of Nic, Alex, and JP tackle each task. They aren’t always brave, in fact, they are mostly scared but determined. This book gave a more realistic version of how kids would act in this situation. They don’t have all the answers, and all they can do is follow the clues left for them and ask for help along the way. The contrast between Nic’s world among the Unremarkables and Alex’s life living with Remarkables provides a contrast that points out many of the problems with our society, but also shows that even the Remarkable towns are not without their danger and downfalls. Nowhere is perfect.
Favorite Character: Junior. He isn’t what he seems, and he isn’t afraid to be who he is.
Favorite Moment: When Nic and JP meet their favorite author and Nic’s father bursts in.
Memorable Quotes:
“His mom says he’s being a boy. I say he’s being a butt.”
“This situation shouldn’t be seen as normal, baby. I don’t care how many times it happens, how often it happens. It should not be normal.”
“Goodness, girl, be smart, not brave!”
“‘This is dangerous!’ ‘Who cares? We do what we wanna,” says Ralphie. “That right there is true freedom.”
“Ugh, here I go, tearing up again. I really hate having feelings.”
Overall, Nic Blake and the Remarkables is a fun read that will entertain plenty of readers. However, I didn't quite fall in love with the voice of Nic and the way the history was included in such large chunks. The amount of exposition took me out of the flow of the story a lot of the times. And while I loved that the magic and world had its foundation in African American history, I think the way it was introduced a lot of the times felt too much.
The plot and magical world itself, though, was exciting and unique! I loved all of the different Remarkables introduced and the different folklore come to life. It's a rich imagining that I think middle grade readers will enjoy if they can get through some of the more dragging details that slow the pace down.
There are plenty of twists and turns along the way, and I love that Thomas isn't afraid to make your feelings towards a character change.
Definitely give this one a chance for a magical adventure through the south!