Vanished, The (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #2)

by Nic Stone Narrated by Anika Noni Rose

Overview

Shuri, the Princess of Wakanda (and sister to the Black Panther), sets out to save a group of kidnapped girls in this all-new, original middle-grade novel by New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone!

With the heart-shaped herb thriving, a group of Wakanda's finest engineers working on expanding her dome technology, and the borders more fortified than ever, Princess Shuri can finally focus on what matters most: her training.

Soon, a bigger problem rears its head. The princess hears whispers of exceptionally talented young girls across the world going missing. A young environmental scientist in Kenya, a French physics prodigy -- the list of the missing keeps growing and growing. And when this mystery hits home in a way the princess would've never expected, there's no more time for hesitation: There are lost girls out there somewhere, and Shuri is determined not to let them be forgotten.

Editorial Reviews

FEBRUARY 2021 - AudioFile

Anika Noni Rose’s narration gives life to Shuri, the tech-savvy princess of Wakanda, who is the Black Panther’s sister. Shuri is trying to complete phase one of her training when her best friend, K'Marah, uncovers the mysterious disappearance of scientifically brilliant girls from all over the world. Rose’s gift with accents allows even listeners who are new to the story of the Black Panther’s sister to follow along easily as she debates with him, their mother, and K'Marah. Rose excels at conveying Shuri’s determination to succeed in her exams and her indecision about whether to leave behind her responsibilities to try to solve the mystery of the missing girls. This fun and fast-moving story is a good introduction to a group of capable female characters. E.J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

FEBRUARY 2021 - AudioFile

Anika Noni Rose’s narration gives life to Shuri, the tech-savvy princess of Wakanda, who is the Black Panther’s sister. Shuri is trying to complete phase one of her training when her best friend, K'Marah, uncovers the mysterious disappearance of scientifically brilliant girls from all over the world. Rose’s gift with accents allows even listeners who are new to the story of the Black Panther’s sister to follow along easily as she debates with him, their mother, and K'Marah. Rose excels at conveying Shuri’s determination to succeed in her exams and her indecision about whether to leave behind her responsibilities to try to solve the mystery of the missing girls. This fun and fast-moving story is a good introduction to a group of capable female characters. E.J.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940177828756
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/02/2021
Series:	Black Panther , #2
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

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