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War Girls

By Tochi Onyebuchi
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War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi is a gripping science fiction novel set in the year 2172, where two sisters navigate a war-torn Nigeria transformed by climate change and advanced technology. With the country divided and their world crumbling, the sisters dream of escaping to a peaceful place among the stars. As they struggle to survive, they are driven by the hope of a better future amidst the chaos and destruction.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by stories of resilience and sisterhood set against a backdrop of futuristic warfare. The narrative blends thrilling action with emotional depth, exploring themes of survival and hope while delving into a vividly detailed world of advanced technology and unyielding human spirit.

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In 2172, when much of the world is unlivable, sisters Onyii and Ify dream of escaping war-torn Nigeria and finding a better future together but are, instead, torn apart.

Two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other in a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria.

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War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi takes you into a futuristic, Black Panther-inspired Nigeria, where two sisters are torn apart by war and must fight their way back to each other.

The year is 2172. Climate change and nuclear disasters have rendered much of Earth unlivable. Only the fortunate have managed to escape to space colonies in the sky.

In a war-torn Nigeria, battles are fought using flying, deadly mechs, and soldiers are outfitted with bionic limbs and artificial organs designed to protect them from the harsh, radiation-heavy climate. As the years-long civil war rages on across the nation, survival becomes the only way of life.

Amidst this chaos, two sisters, Onyii and Ify, dream of something more. Their lives, marked by violence and political unrest, are filled with a longing for peace, hope, and a future together.

They are prepared to fight an entire war to achieve that dream.

Acclaimed author Tochi Onyebuchi presents an immersive, action-packed, deeply personal novel perfect for fans of Nnedi Okorafor, Marie Lu, and Paolo Bacigalupi.

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War Girls by Tochi Onyebuchi is highly praised for its vivid depiction of a futuristic Nigeria, combining elements of science fiction and historical context inspired by the 1960s Nigerian civil war. Reviews commend the intense and fast-paced narrative that explores themes of war, family, and colonisation through a complex and heart-wrenching story. Notable for its compelling characters and unexpected twists, it leaves readers eager for the next instalment.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780451481696

Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Razorbill

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 411g

Pages: 480

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Tochi Onyebuchi Young Adult

About the Author

Tochi Onyebuchi is a writer based in Connecticut. He holds a BA from Yale, an MFA in screenwriting from Tisch, and a JD from Columbia Law School. Tochi is the author of Beasts Made of Night and Crown of Thunder.

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