Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: A superhero adventure perfect for Marvel and DC fans!
Tolá Okogwu
Black Panther meets Percy Jackson in this action-packed superhero series about a British-Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers. Soon to be a feature film with a major streamer! Check out the complete series – Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels is out now and Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn is out March 2024. And don't miss Onyeka and the Secret Superhero, the special World Book Day story coming February 2024! ‘Onyeka is the superhero you’ve been waiting for.’ Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars Onyeka has a lot of hair – the kind that makes strangers stop in the street. When she makes the important discovery that she can control her hair with her mind, she's whisked off to the Academy of the Sun, a school in Nigeria where Solari – children with superpowers – are trained But Onyeka and her new friends at the Academy soon have to put their powers to the test as they find themselves caught up in an epic battle . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk. Praise for Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun: ‘Brilliant characters, action-packed plot, heartfelt themes of identity, family and friendship. A DAZZLING story about finding your power.’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs ‘An incredible story that reinvents the concept of a school for magical kids. So inspiring and creatively original.’ L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency ‘Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tọlá Okogwu’s storytelling shines so bright you’ll want the next instalment immediately.’ A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief ‘An inspiring, original and exciting roller coaster of a book.’ Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain ‘A rich and gripping story of discovering that your greatest power can come from within. I loved it!’ Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy ‘Brilliant, witty writing and spot-on characterisation.’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki: A Bad God’s Guide to Being Good ‘A thrilling, magical page-turner. Children will fall in love with this story.’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar 'Wildly fun and a huge breath of invigorating fresh air.’ Sam Copeland, author of Charlie Changes Into a Chicken ‘A thrilling, action-packed adventure full of heart. Onyeka is sure to be everyone's new favourite superhero.’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
Reviews
I loved this book
Anonymous 27.08.2025
I love how this book makes you feel good about yourself because it helps some people understand they are unique,Like Onyeka's hair which is her superpower
Anonymous 31.07.2025
I enjoyed this book,it is full of adventure. I would recommend it to anyone.
Anonymous 21.12.2024
Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun is a very good book!
Anonymous 15.09.2024
The plot was great and the character were also amazing
Anonymous 01.09.2024
This book is the best
Anonymous 19.08.2024
This is about a girl who has a superpower, which is to control her hair. She goes to an academy of magic in Nigeria.
Anonymous 18.08.2024
it teaches about black culture schools and new superpowers
Anonymous 31.07.2024
I don't know if I was going to say I don't like it but I LIKE IT it's sooo cool
Anonymous 06.07.2024
Today I read this book and this is the first book that has made me use my imagination so much I am very impressed and grateful
Anonymous 06.07.2024
I don’t know why I liked it. I just liked it.
Anonymous 27.12.2023
Didn't think Onyeka would be so cool!!!
Anonymous 29.08.2023
Could be a bit shorter
Anonymous 03.08.2023
It so good I love how it ends in a mystery
Anonymous 23.07.2023
A really good book about accepting who you are and the power of friendship. This book is funny, awesome and completely unique!
Anonymous 17.07.2023
It adds a hole new species of Human how are very interesting because they have powers.
Anonymous 17.07.2023
Loved this! My favourite character was Onyeka and Adanna
Anonymous 14.07.2023
I love the way onyeka fought for the people and she also managed to save her brother I really loved how kind she was to everyone
Anonymous 09.07.2023
I enjoyed this book, it was interesting. I loved the adventure story with the added excitement of superpowers.
Anonymous 04.09.2022
Onyeka is a fiction book about Solari (like superheros). It has a lovely front cover which intrigued me but since it isn't really my genre I didn't particularly enjoy it. My favourite character is Adanna and I recommend this book to people interested in fiction and fantasy books.
Anonymous 28.08.2022