Bøger af Yaba Badoe

A leopard dances under the moon. A wolf prowls. A red-beaked bird flies free. Three girls born on the same day in wolf light, the magical dusk, are bound together to protect the world. They can dazzle or destroy. They have wind-song and fire-fury at their fingertips, but their enemies are everywhere. From the bleak steppes of Mongolia and the tropical forests of Ghana to the stormy moors of Cornwall, the lands they love are plundered and poisoned. The girls must rally to perfect their skills and prove the strength of sister magic.But how far will Zula, Adoma and Linet go to defend their homes? Steeped in elemental myth, "Wolf Light" is a call to us all to hear the ancient power within us, protect our environment, and conserve our heritage. It is the ideal read for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave's "The Girl of Ink and Stars" and Emmi Itäranta's "The Memory of Water". What people are saying about "Wolf Light":´Elemental myth and magic are the beating heart of "Wolf Light"... Fans of magical realism and powerful women will find much to admire.´ - Observer´She weaves ancient storytelling magic into words of exceptional beauty... Everyone should read Badoe´ - Sophie Anderson, author of "The House with Chicken Legs".Yaba Badoe is an award-winning documentary filmmaker and writer. Yaba was born in Ghana but now lives in England with her husband. She has been nominated for the Distinguished Woman of African Cinema award. Yaba's YA debut novel ´A Jigsaw of Fire and Stars´ was shortlisted for the 2018 Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.

Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying migrants and refugees. Her people.Fourteen years on she's a member of Mama Rose's unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them:A bamboo flute. A golden bangle. A ripening mango which must not fall... are these the missing pieces of the jigsaw which will reveal Sante's story?Written by an award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker, shortlisted for the Branford Boase award 2018 and nominated for the 2018 Carnegie Medal.'An ambitious, impressive and skilful blend of modernity, mystery and myth' -- Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week'A blend of magical realism and brutality, this is a powerful and original novel' -- Sally Morris, Daily MailA rich powerful novel, fusing the horror of people-trafficking with the magic of African folklore' ― The BooksellerYaba Badoe is an award-winning Ghanaian-British documentary filmmaker and writer. A graduate of King's College Cambridge, she was a civil servant in Ghana before becoming a general trainee with the BBC. Her short stories have been published in "Critical Quarterly", "African Love Stories" and "New Daughters of Africa". She enjoys writing stories that reveal the magical layers of everyday life and show that no matter where we live in the world we're all connected. She has a passion for Gothic horror and psychological thrillers

Born into a family of West African witches, Sheba's terrified of her mother who can turn into a crow. But like mother, like daughter - magic runs through her blood and Sheba discovers powers of her own. A dark fable of magic, witches, the bonds we choose and those we cannot.

Three girls born on the same day in wolf light are bound together to protect the world. Blending environmentalism, magic and feminism, by award-winning Ghanaian-British filmmaker, Yaba Badoe.

A powerful, haunting debut that steps seamlessly from the horror of people-trafficking to the magic of African folklore.

The Secret of the Purple Lake is a collection of five interlinked stories that take us from Ghana to Orkney, and from Spain to Norway and Thailand. As a minor character from one story assumes a major role in the next, we meet a fascinating cast, including Imoro the magic elephant, the Walrus Prince, and the Wild Princesses of Rousay.