As a middle grade teacher, I am acutely aware of the importance of hooking pre-teen readers. Opening at Nnamdi's father's funeral, the book launches the reader into the heart of the conflict. But what can a 12-year-old boy do? This question resonates with middle grade readers who often wonder what power they have to make change in their lives or the world. In the hands of an accomplished writer like Okorafor, this tale promises to keep young readers engaged until the last page.