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Miles Morales with a Ghanaian twist: Marcus andhis friends navigate newfound powers rooted in African mythologyin this original, action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readersaged 9+. Marcus is struggling to focus at school, despite his brains. Heand his friends, Tayo, Gina and TJ, are good kids, but don't alwaysmake the best decisions... And when they find four strange,symbol-covered totems, the real trouble begins.The totems are magical items once belonging to Anansi, the legendaryspider god from Ghanaian folklore. The good news: they'vegranted the friends incredible ancient powers - like energy blasts,protective shields and super-strength - and Anansi himself hasappeared as their mentor.The bad news: Adze, a dangerous enemy of Anansi, is determinedto steal their powers for his own dark ends... And Tayo's life hangsin the balance. Can Marcus find his strength and save his friendbefore it's too late?An exciting, authentic and accessible graphic novel fullof quick humour, action and video-game-style battles, printedin full colour, perfect for readers aged 9-13 and fans of MilesMorales, Marvel movies and Amari and the Night Brothers. Rooted in African mythology and centring a modern-day Ghanaianfamily and their community in the UK. Includes a warm, positive representation of ADHD and the benefitsof embracing neurodivergent ways of thinking.