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Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms (Cameron Battle, 1) Hardcover – February 1, 2022

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Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this adventurous middle-grade fantasy debut perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Tristan Strong celebrates the triumphs and challenges of a boy finding his truth path to greatness.

As the true Descendant, I command to open
The door to Chidani; it shall be broken

Magic awaits those who seek the queen’s peace
And all the suffering you feel will cease

Those who open the histories will hear a sound
What was lost has finally been found.

Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameron’s only connection to his parents who disappeared one fateful night, two years ago.

Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron. When he and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, decide to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani. Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in extreme danger, as the queen’s sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. The people of Chidani have been waiting for the last Descendant to return and save them . . . is Cameron ready to be the hero they need?

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 11 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    Cameron Battle
  3. Print length
    320 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    5.88 x 1.21 x 8.5 inches
  7. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  8. Publication date
    February 1, 2022
  9. ISBN-10
    1547606940
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1547606948
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"A thrilling, imaginative adventure that kids are sure to love! As immersive as it is fun, you’ll feel you’re tagging along with Cameron, Zion, and Aliyah the whole way through." - Claribel A. Ortega, New York Times bestselling author of THE GHOST SQUAD and the Witchlings series

"Breathlessly magical from start to finish." - Scott Reintgen, indie bestselling author of the Nyxia series

"Perry has a gift for creating dialogue and writing fast-paced, suspenseful scenes that will both enchant readers and leave them wincing in empathy. Cliff-hanger endings abound that will have students begging for more." - School Library Journal, starred review

“Rooted in Igbo mythology and starring Black protagonists of various ethnic backgrounds, Perry’s tale offers up a fast-paced, intense story of legacy and loss as Cameron worries about whether he’s fit for the task at hand, even as he draws on the support of his companions and memories of his family legacy.” - Publishers Weekly

“Perry has written an action-packed fantasy with Igbo and other African mythology. . . . This title is a must-read for fans of Kwame Mbalia's Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky.” ―Booklist

“Perry presents a fantasy adventure full of adventure, loss, bravery, and perseverance.” ―Kirkus Reviews

About the Author

Dr. Jamar J. Perry is a debut author who received his PhD in literacy education, language, culture, and social inquiry from the University of Maryland, College Park. Before, he taught middle school language arts for four years, where the majority of the students were Black boys. Like Cameron, he hopes that one day all Black boys can understand how magical and joyful they really are, no matter how different they may feel.

Twitter: @jamarperry
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Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books; First Edition (February 1, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547606940
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547606948
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 11 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.88 x 1.21 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Catherine Jreije-Knowlton
5.0 out of 5 stars A Thrilling Debut!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2022
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Cameron Battle is the hero we NEED. I so enjoyed following him and his friends through this journey, especially Zion!!! This book broke my heart and rebuilt it, and the laughs are definitely there.

I'd recommend this book to readers of all ages. Seriously. Don't wait to pick up this book and enter the world of Chidani because I promise this is unlike any adventure you've ever read. I cannot wait for the next book!
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J Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2022
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I loved everything about this story. Weaving of Igbo people, the tales of the enslave are truly beautiful. This coming of age story talks about black children from different walks of life. Definitely gonna share this with my kids.
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Travis Hayden
4.0 out of 5 stars Cameron Battle and the...
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2022
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Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms was absolutely so much fun. Jamar J. Perry delivered a very heart felt and personal middle grade debut. At the heart of this story it is all about family, whether that be by blood or found. Cameron Battle at the start has lost both his parents and lives with his Grandma. Him and his best friend Zion bring Aliyah into their circle and from there the big story takes form.

Cameron is a main character I want to root for. At such a young age he has overcome so much but their is still a part of him that is not completely whole. So in this story it is really about Cameron trying to come to terms with a past that is haunting him, so that he may make the most of his present and future. Along the way though he has friends like Zion and Aliyah to guide him. I also love how much this is inspired by African myths and folklore, especially Nigeria. You can feel the authenticity of it all in the way Jamar J. Perry writes.

I would say where this book stumbles, at least for me, is in the back half of this book. The beginning, up until I would say to the last like 70ish pages, is really great. The setup is strong, the plot is clear, and the characters have a central focus. Then I feel like the ending is just a tad rushed and choppy. The ending could have used a couple more pages just to breathe, but other then that this book is solid.

I am super happy I found this book and added it to my radar. As with my last read, The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna, I see so much great potential in Jamar J. Perry. I am so looking forward to the rest of this series, which I believe is going to be a duology.
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Paris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2022
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Great book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible + fun!
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2023
The perfect mix of mythology, friendship, and loyalty all while finding one’s family legacy!! We read this as a read-aloud and LOVED it. Cameron is smart and decisive which helps him on his mission (which his two friends get dragged into but become important to him than he could have ever imagined), and his endearing relationship with his parents and grandmother is refreshing! His two best friends are truly the BEST ever. Highly recommend.
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Shawn P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wakanda meets Narnia
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2022
Cameron Battle and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, are ready for a sleepover at the house where Cameron lives with his grandmother after the deaths and disappearances of his parents. Shadowy menace abounds, but it is not until Cameron sneaks with his friends into the attic to read a forbidden book that he and his friends find themselves sucked through a portal into the mythic, African land of Chidani. There, Cameron learns he has a great responsibility as The Descendant, to protect his home world and the one of his ancestors, from a danger that stems from a centuries-old bargain with the gods.

Perry's debut is full of lore and locations that resonate with both the fantastical elements of the genre and the long-unhealed scars of a people whose legacy and lives were ripped from their homeland. The results feel like equal parts Wakanda and Narnia, but with a subtle, yet poignant theme of the main character Cameron and his best friend Zion realizing that what they feel for each other may be some kind of young love stirring in both of their pre-teen hearts. This is a book is a non-stop gryphon-ride into magical adventure that will light up the minds and hearts of readers who may have never seen main characters like these centered in a fantasy adventure.
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Wayne E. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars A new and amazing hero arrives
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
What an incredible and exciting new series. Cameron Battle is a wonderful new hero to inform and broaden the imagination of our children. It takes elements from a variety of different mythologies, but blends them together to make a story that is both original and timely. What does it mean to be a Descendant? What powers, responsibilities and legacies does this bestow upon a person? How does one find their place in that larger tapestry while struggling with loss, uncertainty and change? These are the questions that Cameron's heroic journey begins to explore. With faithful friends by his side and determined adversaries in his way, this is bound to be a tale of EPIC proportions. Can't wait for book 2. Walk in power, young lion!
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Ola Wusu
5.0 out of 5 stars good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2023
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bought this for my daughter as one of her recommended books for school and she enjoyed it
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