With a feisty protagonist and interesting magic system, Mayowa and the Sea of Words this is a fun read that also touches on heavy issues like racism and the plight of refugees.
In Mayowa and the Sea of Words by Chibundu Onuzo, ten-year-old Mayowa thinks it’s strange that her grandfather has a habit of jumping on books in private. That is, until she discovers he is a logosalter—one who can harness and channel emotions inside a book by jumping on it—and that she, too, has the same gift.
Mayowa learns to use her powers but not without a mishap or two. When a hateful bill against refugees is introduced in the United Kingdom parliament, Mayowa must master her gift, and together with her grandfather, stop evil logosalters from using their powers to pass the bill.
With a feisty protagonist and interesting magic system, this is a fun read that also touches on heavy issues like racism, xenophobia and the plight of refugees. The prose is engaging and easy for younger children to understand, with the themes of acceptance and empathy tackled beautifully. I absolutely love the idea of harnessing powers from books because indeed, books have the power to change people and the world ❤ I recommend this middle-grade book for those 9 years and older.
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