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Item: Shuri: a Black Panther Novel (Marvel)
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Author: Britt Jansen

Nic Stone

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper middle grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters Shuri, from Black Panther! 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 bestselling 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 story follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda. For centuries, the Chieftain of Wakanda (the Black Panther) has gained his powers through the juices of the Heart-Shaped Herb. Much like Vibranium, the Heart-Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. But something is wrong. The plants are dying. No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can't save them. 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 the first volume of this all-new, original adventure.

Shuri: a Black Panther Novel (Marvel)

Britt Jansen 

Dee B. 

Wakanda forever. That was the final line in this novel and the grin that I had on my face as those words were uttered is akin to the smile I had upon first seeing the movie. 
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Reading this was both a blast of nostalgia and a whole new experience (character and plot included). There were the familiar characters that we come to expect from the Black Panther world, but then there was a major inclusion that gave my heart the biggest squeeze (view spoiler)[Storm was there! And not just as a name drop like Captain America was. No, she played a significant role in the storyline. (hide spoiler)].

Seeing Shuri's side of things was refreshing. She was fighting to carve her own space in her brother's shadow and out from under the expectations that came with being a princess. The resentment for her lack of freedom to explore, affect real change and experiment was palpable. But we all know our girl Shuri is a little rebel and it shows.

I missed this world so much.

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper middle grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters- Shuri, from Black Panther!

Shuri: A Black Panther Novel (Marvel)

Sabrina D. 

What an exciting, funny, excellent adventure! I loved listening to Shuri’s journey narrated by Anika Noni Rose! Nic Stone is truly a gifted storyteller~

Lisa Beasley

While I think the story behind this was pretty decent the characters just didn't feel right. Shuri just wasn't as savvy as we've seen her in the MCU and sometimes she came across as quite immature. Secondary characters, especially the mother, definitely came across as too exaggerated, and almost pantomime like. 

I know this is for middle grade readers so I am definitely not the target audience but I was hoping for a little more.

Lucie Jansen

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes an all-new upper-middle-grade series based on one of the Marvel Universe's break-out characters -- Shuri, from Black Panther! An original, upper-middle-grade series starring the breakout character from the Black Panther comics and films: T'Challa's younger sister, Shuri! Crafted by New York Times bestselling 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 story follows Shuri as she sets out on a quest to save her homeland of Wakanda.For centuries, the Chieftain of Wakanda (the Black Panther) has gained his powers through the juices of the Heart-Shaped Herb. Much like Vibranium, the Heart-Shaped Herb is essential to the survival and prosperity of Wakanda. But something is wrong. The plants are dying. No matter what the people of Wakanda do, they can't save them. 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 the first volume of this all-new, original adventure.

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