{"title":"Akala","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkala is a multifaceted creative force in the literary world, known not only for his work as an author but also as a rapper, poet, and activist. His books, which delve into themes of identity, race, and history, provide profound insights into contemporary society while also being deeply personal and reflective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his prominent works, \u003cem\u003eNatives\u003c\/em\u003e, combines personal narrative with historical and sociopolitical analysis. It challenges readers to confront uncomfortable truths about race and class in Britain, making it an essential read in the Politics \u0026amp; Current Affairs category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor young adult readers, \u003cem\u003eThe Dark Lady\u003c\/em\u003e offers a captivating journey into Elizabethan England through the eyes of a young, mixed-race protagonist. This novel seamlessly weaves together mystery, history, and rich character development, showcasing Akala's talent for storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn exploring Akala's collection, readers are invited to deepen their understanding of the complexities of modern society while enjoying compelling narratives that resonate with authenticity and power.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-dark-lady-by-akala-9781444942972","title":"The Dark Lady","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA natural storyteller with a vision of his own. \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Lady\u003c\/i\u003e, Akala's debut novel for teens, will enthuse and entertain teenagers and young adults, showing that reading is a true super-power. \u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pickpocket with an exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA prisoner of extraordinary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn orphan haunted by dreams of the mysterious Dark Lady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHenry is an orphan, an outsider, a thief. He is also a fifteen-year-old invested with magical powers...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis brilliant, at times brutal, first novel from the amazing imagination that is Akala, will glue you to your seat as you are hurled into a time when London stank and boys like Henry were forced to find their own route through the tangled streets and out the other side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46742384804076,"sku":"9781444942972","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12425143482702.jpg?v=1755625488"},{"product_id":"natives-by-akala-9781473661233","title":"Natives","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'My book of the year. It's personal, historical, political, and it speaks to where we are now. This is the book I've been waiting for - for years.'\u003c\/b\u003e Benjamin Zephaniah\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A potent combination of autobiography and political history which holds up a mirror to contemporary Britain.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A history lesson of the kind you should get in school, but don't.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eStylist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Powerful ... The kind of disruptive, aggressive intellect that a new generation is closely watching.'\u003c\/b\u003e Afua Hirsch, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Part biography, part polemic, this powerful, wide-ranging study picks apart the British myth of meritocracy.'\u003c\/b\u003e David Olusoga, \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Inspiring.'\u003c\/b\u003e Madani Younis, \u003ci\u003eObserver\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Lucid, wide-ranging.'\u003c\/b\u003e John Kerrigan, \u003ci\u003eTLS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA searing modern polemic and \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller from the BAFTA- and MOBO award-winning musician and political commentator, Akala.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the first time he was stopped and searched as a child, to the day he realised his mum was white, to his first encounters with racist teachers - race and class have shaped Akala's life and outlook. 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