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Comic and Graphic Books. Juvenile Fiction. Juvenile Literature. Black Panther. Ruler of Wakanda. Avenger. This is his destiny. But right now, he's simply T'Challa�??the young prince. Life is comfortable for twelve-year-old T'Challa in his home of Wakanda, an isolated, technologically advanced African nation. When he's not learning how to rule a kingdom from his father�??the reigning Black Panther�??or testing out the latest tech, he's off breaking rules with his best friend, M'Baku. But as conflict brews near Wakanda, T'Challa's father makes a startling announcement: he's sending T'Challa and M'Baku to school in America. This is no prestigious private academy�??they've been enrolled at South Side Middle School in the heart of Chicago. Despite being given a high-tech suit and a Vibranium ring to use only in case of an emergency, T'Challa realizes he might not be as equipped to handle life in America as he thought. Especially when it comes to navigating new friendships while hiding his true identity as the prince of a powerful nation, and avoiding Gemini Jones, a menacing classmate who is rumored to be involved in dark magic. When strange things begin happening around school, T'Challa sets out to uncover the source. But what he discovers in the process is far more sinister than he could ever have imagined. In order to protect his friends and stop an ancient evil, T'Challa must take on the mantle of a hero, setting him on the path to becoming the Bl… (more)
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The main character is T'Challa, and in this story line he's not yet the Black Panther, but middle school
It's a hard adjustment for both of them and then they meet Gemini and his friends and M'Baku gets sucked into their circle. Meanwhile T'Challa makes two friends, Sheila and Zeke, and they and T'Challa star an adventure to save M'Baku from those he's gotten involved with.
It was an interesting book. I would have loved to see more of Wakanda, but as I said above, I really got pulled into the story and I'd love to see other books about T'Challa and his new friends.
I was given this ARC by Netgalley on behalf of Marvel Press.
Twelve-year old T’Challa is a young prince living in the hidden African nation of Wakanda. When he and his friend M’Baku are sent to a private academy in Chicago, T’Challa soon learns that his
Of particular interest is how the author deals with T’Challa’s conflicting emotions related to America’s history of racial inequality and African heritage.
Librarians will find this book to be a popular extension of the Black Panther universe. Feature this engaging fantasy adventure along with other recently released Marvel superhero origin stories.
Published by Disney-Hyperion on January 2, 2018. ARC courtesy of the publisher.
T’Challa is happy with his family and his best friend, M’Baku. M’Baku can make
Once they arrive in Chicago, T’Challa and M’Baku learn that American life is very different. T’Challa worries about his home. They also must keep secrets as to some of their technology, derived from the wealth of Wakanda--Vibranium. He takes everything seriously--especially the ring his father sends him with as well as a black panther suit. They learn that America is pretty nice and has a lot of freedoms. M’Baku, unbeknownst to T’Challa, has felt like he’s not important and wants this freedom to be whatever he wants. He makes snide comments and decides some bullies are more interesting than T’Challa because they are athletes. T’Challa can find new friends.
Bad things are happening at school. The guys that M’Baku are hanging around are in to some weird things--they are getting kids to swear to something. M’Baku is only allowed to use the black panther suit in an emergency. When his ring disappears, M’Baku must decide if he can trust his new American friends to help him fight evil that appears to be returning to life.
This is a short novel that’s a lot of fun to read. There’s a lot of conflict that needs to get resolved quickly with both good and bad friends helping or creating problems. I think this will be a popular book.
1) T'Challa's father sends him and his best friend alone
2) There's a whole lot of the I have to handle this without adult support attitude going on here. Nick Fury is useless, as usual, and it basically comes down to kid superheros saving the day, but I don't like that trope when carried to extremes.
3) Gemini Jones is betrayed by his father and then vanishes -- end of story. Will he return as an arch-nemesis? Will he become an ally after he gets over his years of trauma? No info.