Shuri: A Black Panther Novel

Written by Nic Stone

Narrated by Anika Noni Rose

An original, upper-middle-grade series starring the break-out character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri!

Crafted by New York Times best selling author Nic Stone. Shuri is a skilled martial artist, a genius, and a master of science and technology. But, she's also a teenager. And a princess. This middle-grade series follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda.

For centuries, the Chieftain of Wakana (the Black Panther) has gained his powers through the juices of the Heart Shaped Herb. Indeed, even Shuri herself has gained powers from this mythical herb, which grows only in Wakanda. Much like Vibranium, the Heart Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. But something is wrong. The plants are no longer growing. No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can't create new herbs. And their supply is running short. It's up to Shuri to travel from Wakanda in order to discover what is killing the Herb, and how she can save it, in this new, original series.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Release date: May 5, 2020
• ISBN: 9781338637564

Nic Stone

Nic Stone is a native of Atlanta and a Spelman College graduate. After working extensively in teen mentoring and living in Israel for a few years, she returned to the United States to write full-time. Dear Martin, her first novel, is loosely based on a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed African American teenagers. Shaken by the various responses to these incidents--and to the pro-justice movement that sprang up as a result--Stone began the project in an attempt to examine current affairs through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings. You can find her fangirling over her husband and sons on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone.info.

Reviews for Shuri

[Becky Baumgartner · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

An engaging and exciting adventure with Wakanda's biggest brain as a 12 year old. Fantastic narration.

[Ekene Ogbue · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Such a fun time. I really really loved it. And highly recommend.

[Elsdons · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Is there more? I hope there is more! Please tell me!