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Zahrah the windseeker by nnedi okoraformbachu is a wonderfully written fairytale. Both left me thirsty for more of okorafors writing, so im not surprised to see these both expanded into full series. Mbachu zahrah, the windseeker okorafor nnedi download. Zahrah the windseeker paperback by nnedi okoraformbachu. Zahrah the windseeker by nnedi okorafor librarything. Zahrah the windseeker is a most impressive debut from newcomer nnedi okorafor, combining as it does an engaging, empathetic young protagonist, a rousing jungle adventure, and the weirdest fantasy world this side of the neverending story. Zahrah the windseeker is a fantasy story, set in a dystopian, west african village called kirku. Unavailable per item in the ooni kingdom, children born dadawith vines growing in their hairare rumored to have special powers. It may get them hooked on reading and encourage a lifelong love of books.
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