Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms

Jamar J. Perry

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Bloomsbury Childrens Books
01 February 2022

Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Traditional stories (Children's&YA); Kids

Series: Cameron Battle

Percy Jackson meets Black Panther - this blockbuster middle-grade adventure is perfect for fans of Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds and Wilbur Smith's Cloudburst.

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?

Inspired by West African and Igbo history and mythology, this adventure-filled fantasy introduces readers to Cameron Battle as he begins his journey to greatness.

By: Jamar J. Perry
Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 224g
ISBN: 9781526646859
ISBN 10: 1526646854
Series: Cameron Battle
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 February 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jamar J. Perry lives in Maryland, USA, and has a PhD in Literacy Education, Language, Culture and Social Inquiry from the University of Maryland. He was previously a teacher and started writing for children so that Black boys, like his students and the boy he once was, can see themselves in literature as the heroes of their own stories and understand how magical and joyful they really are. @jamarperry jamarjperry.com

Reviews for Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms

Atmospheric, absorbing and twisty, with great voices and so many original ideas. I loved this breath-taking adventure, and it's such a treat to see Igbo people centred! * Clare Weze * Full of exhilarating action scenes and fabulous magic, this book will sweep you away! * Stephanie Burgis * Packed full of action and adventure, this is a book that readers of fantasy aged 9 and above will find wholly engrossing ... With echoes of Jumanji, Black Panther and the Narnia series, this would be a great choice for readers who are not yet old enough for Children of Blood and Bone * BookTrust * Perry has written an action-packed fantasy with Igbo and other African mythology ... This title is a must-read for fans of Kwame Mbalia's Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. * Booklist * Gripping and fast-this is also a novel that foregrounds acceptance and queerness via the emotional tenderness between tweenage boys * Observer * Inspired by West-African and Igbo mythology, this is Percy Jackson meets Black Panther in a blockbuster middle-grade adventure * Pen & Inc * A wonderfully exciting book full of adventure and heart ... perfect for any middle grade fan who is seeking awesome action * PaperBound Magazine *