PROMISING DEBUT AUTHOR: Emelụmadụ’s writing has already received several awards, and Dazzling has received the Curtis Brown First Novel Prize, judged by Tracy Chevalier.
USES NIGERIAN LEGENDS: Those craving an accessible feminist counterpart to Black Leopard, Red Wolf or a more grounded, adult version of Children of Blood and Bone will find it in this utterly absorbing work of magical realism.
BOARDING SCHOOL BOOK: An entry in an ever-popular category, differentiated by its vivid Nigerian setting.
FILM POTENTIAL: The agent already has a film offer, and there is a TV deal for one of the author’s short stories.

The Girl with the Louding Voice meets The Water Dancer in Chịkọdịlị Emelụmadụ’s magical, award-winning literary debut, Dazzling, offering a new take on West African mythology.

Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure’s father died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a man who promises to change their fortunes, but his feet are hovering just a few inches above the ground. He’s a spirit, and he promises to bring Treasure’s beloved father back to life if she’ll do one t