Fall 2024

Sunny Eyes, Book 1

Volume 2

From the Series Apple Black

  • Interest Level: Grade 8 - Grade 12
  • Reading Level: Grade 8

As the young sorcerers of Black Bottom Island begin to reveal their secrets, Sano must learn what it takes to build trust and lasting friendships with his classmates.

Will Sano’s newfound friends confide in the young sorcerer and help him to fulfill his prophesied destiny? And can Sano learn how to help his friends in return? As Sano’s fellow gifted allies and sorcerers accompany him on his quest, the treachery, betrayal, and evil that have plagued nearly all of Eden emerge again to threaten the world.

Apple Black
Blessed by “Merlin,” the god of sorcery, with the Arodihs arm, Sano, a young sorcerer, is raised and trained in isolation and secrecy to be the world’s savior known as the Trinity. Sano is admitted to Black Bottom Island’s guild for young sorcerers and begins his training among a group of other talented new magic-users.

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978-0-7603-9111-2
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Interest Level Grade 8 - Grade 12
Reading Level Grade 8
Genre Graphic Novels, Young Adult
Category Diverse Books: Celebrating Differences , Diversity
Copyright 2024
Publisher Quarto Publishing Group USA
Brand Saturday AM Diverse Manga
Imprint Rockport Publishers — Quarto Library
Language English
Number of Pages 64
Publication Date 2024-08-01
Text Type Fiction—Science Fiction/Fantasy
BISACS YAF010010, YAF010100, YAF010050
Dewey 741.5
Dimensions 5.5 x 7.8
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Original artwork, Reviewed, and Table of contents

Author, Illustrator: Odunze Oguguo

Nigerian artist Odunze Oguguo is the creator of hit manga series Apple Black and Bacassi. Oguguo is also an influencer who has garnered a large following as Whyt Manga. He lives in Texas.

Reviews

Kirkus Reviews

“A total rush for manga fans seeking something off the beaten path.”—Kirkus Reviews