Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781547606948)

Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this adventurous middle-grade fantasy debut perfect for fans of Aru Shah and Tristan Strong celebrates the triumphs and challenges of a boy finding his truth path to greatness.

As the true Descendant, I command to open
The door to Chidani; it shall be broken

Magic awaits those who seek the queen's peace
And all the suffering you feel will cease

Those who open the histories will hear a sound
What was lost has finally been found.

Cameron Battle grew up reading The Book of Chidani, cherishing stories about the fabled kingdom that cut itself off from the world to save the Igbo people from danger. Passed down over generations, the Book is Cameron's only connection to his parents who disappeared one fateful night, two years ago.

Ever since, his grandmother has kept the Book locked away, but it calls to Cameron. When he and his best friends, Zion and Aliyah, decide to open it again, they are magically transported to Chidani. Instead of a land of beauty and wonder, they find a kingdom in extreme danger, as the queen's sister seeks to destroy the barrier between worlds. The people of Chidani have been waiting for the last Descendant to return and save them . . . is Cameron ready to be the hero they need?

Author: Jamar J. Perry
ISBN-10: 1547606940
ISBN-13: 9781547606948
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2022
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 1.20d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.9
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516154 / Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2021 pg. 79
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021
Publishers Weekly 02/07/2022
School Library Journal 04/29/2022 pg. 1