By Shiko Nguru (author) Part of the Intasimi Warriors series
"Dancing to its own fantastical tune, this third Intasimi Warriors story sees the crew embark on a dangerous quest to save their mentor from monstrous Life Drinkers."
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Fantastical, suffused in Kenyan culture and ancestral magic, and driven by the secret powers of an extraordinary crew of friends, Soni and the Life Drinkers sees Shiko Nguru take her Intasimi Warriors series to new high-stakes heights.
For context, if you’re not familiar with the series, Soni “could channel the rhythm of drum beats through her body and turn them into powerful sound vibrations that were released through her hands. These sonic waves were powerful enough to blast anyone and anything clear across a room”.
Soni is also is a member of the Intasimi Warriors — “a team of four children who had inherited magical powers from their ancestors. Her and her three friends Mwikali, Odwar and Xirsi used their powers to save the world from evil”.
In this case, fresh evil manifests itself early on when Soni realises that the Warriors’ beloved mentor is having years stolen from him by a deadly Life Drinker. So, she and the team resolve to discover the true identity of the Life Drinker, to “put a stop to this once and for all”.
Peppered with page-turning cliff-hangers, Soni and the Life Drinkers sees Soni forced to face serious dilemmas (and monsters) in a thrilling story of courage, sacrifice, friendship and loyalties.
The Intasimi Warriors are about to embark on their third and most challenging adventure to date - saving their beloved mentor from dying at the hands of the Life Drinkers. And when Soni discovers that her mum has a twin sister with a dark secret, she might just have found the key to discovering the Life Drinkers' identity.
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As she delves deeper into Nairobi's dark underbelly, Soni must learn to see the world for what it is - with all its beauty and ugliness. What price will she have to pay to stop the Life Drinkers from draining Mr Lemayian's life, and will saving his life come at the expense of her own?
A heart-stopping, thrill-a-minute journey into the heart of an alternative Kenya where monsters roam the streets and one brave 12-year-old, with the help of her closest friends, will learn a lesson in self-sacrifice that she will never forget.
Praise for the first book in the series Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask :
'Nguru’s series-opening debut is rich in the mythology and beauty of Kenya. Mwikali’s path from self-doubt to confidence inspires, and her struggles with friendship feel universal.'— Kirkus Reviews
Praise for the second book in the series Odwar Vs. The Shadow Queen :
'Nguru’s sequel maintains the intrigue, action, and magic of the first entry. The Kenyan lore weaves a stunning background for the battles that unfold.' — Kirkus Reviews
Shiko Nguru is a Kenyan author and content creator, sharing her motherhood journey in the most genuine and beautiful way she can. Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask is her debut novel, inspired by her love of East African mythology.
You can follow Shiko on You Tube here
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Soni and the Life Drinkers and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Soni and the Life Drinkers features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical, School Stories, PSHE: Self-Awareness, Self-Esteem and Wellbeing, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE)
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Soni and the Life Drinkers was written by Shiko Nguru and published by Lantana Publishing
Soni and the Life Drinkers has 195 pages
Yes it is part of Intasimi Warriors series
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