Audiobooks by Nnedi Okorafor

[Spanish] - Mujer Akata (Akata Woman) Audiobook

«Brillante, original y perspicaz». PATRICK ROTHFUSS Desde el momento en que Sunny Nwazue descubrió que tenía unas singulares habilidades mágicas, se esforzó por comprender sus poderes mientras trataba de equilibrar sus diferentes facetas: su vida pasada en Estados Unidos y la nueva en Nigeria, el mundo normal y el espiritual, su papel de buena hija y el de persona leopardo. Ahora, todas esas duras lecciones se ponen a prueba en una misión tan peligrosa y fantástica que embarcarse en ella sería una locura..., como también lo sería dejar pasar la oportunidad. Con la ayuda de sus amigos, Sunny emprende la búsqueda de un valioso objeto escondido en las profundidades de un extraño reino. Para conseguirlo deberá sacrificar algo... Y si triunfa, eso la cambiará para siempre. Mujer Akata es la tercera parte de la serie Akata (compuesta por Bruja Akata y Guerrera Akata), donde Nnedi Okorafor -ganadora del Hugo, el Nebula, el Locus y el World Fantasy Award- desarrolla en Nigeria una mágica historia de aventuras que la revista Time ha incluido entre las mejores series fantásticas de todos los tiempos.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Rosa Vásquez (Narrator)

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[Spanish] - Guerrera Akata (Akata Warrior)

Sunny Nwazue es parte de la sociedad leopardo, personas con habilidades mágicas que pueden tratar con seres invisibles a ojos de los demás (los borregos), tales como mascaradas y saltamontes fantasma. Aunque Sunny dedica toda su atención a estudiar con su mentora, Lechezúcar, y a amoldarse a su refugio (rodeado por un caudaloso río donde habita un monstruo acuático), un día sucede algo que tambaleará los cimientos de todo lo que daba por sentado. Para solucionarlo deberá viajar con sus amigos hasta una ciudad hecha de humo a la que sólo se puede llegar atravesando dos mundos: el visible y el invisible.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Rosa Vásquez (Narrator)

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Who Fears Death

International award - winning author Nnedi Okorafor enters the world of magical realist literature with a powerful story of genocide in the far future and of the woman who reshapes her world. In a post - apocalyptic Africa, the world has changed in many ways, yet in one region genocide between tribes still bloodies the land. After years of enslaving the Okeke people, the Nuru tribe has decided to follow the Great Book and exterminate the Okeke tribe for good. An Okeke woman who has survived the annihilation of her village and a terrible rape by an enemy general wanders into the desert hoping to die. Instead, she gives birth to an angry baby girl with hair and skin the color of sand. Gripped by the certainty that her daughter is different - special - she names her child Onyesonwu, which means "Who Fears Death?" in an ancient tongue. From a young age, stubborn, willful Onyesonwu is trouble. It doesn't take long for her to understand that she is physically and socially marked by the circumstances of her violent conception. She is Ewu - a child of rape who is expected to live a life of violence, a half - breed rejected by both tribes. But Onye is not the average Ewu. As a child, Onye's singing attracts owls. By the age of eleven, she can change into a vulture. But these amazing abilities are merely the first glimmers of a remarkable and unique magic. As Onye grows, so do her abilities - soon she can manipulate matter and flesh, or travel beyond into the spiritual world. During an inadvertent visit to this other realm she learns something terrifying: someone powerful is trying to kill her. Desperate to elude her would - be murderer, and to understand her own nature, she seeks help from the magic practitioners of her village. But, even among her mother's people, she meets with frustrating prejudice because she is Ewu and female. Yet Onyesonwu persists. Eventually her magical destiny and her rebellious nature will force her to leave home on a quest that will be perilous in ways that Onyesonwu can not possibly imagine. For this journey will cause her to grapple with nature, tradition, history, true love, and the spiritual mysteries of her culture, and ultimately to learn why she was given the name she bears: Who Fears Death?

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Anne Flosnik (Narrator)

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Who Fears Death

An award-winning literary author enters the world of magical realism with her World Fantasy Award-winning novel of a remarkable woman in post-apocalyptic Africa. Now optioned as a TV series for HBO, with executive producer George R.R. Martin! In a post-apocalyptic Africa, the world has changed in many ways; yet in one region genocide between tribes still bloodies the land. A woman who has survived the annihilation of her village and a terrible rape by an enemy general wanders into the desert, hoping to die. Instead, she gives birth to an angry baby girl with hair and skin the colour of sand. Gripped by the certainty that her daughter is different - special - she names her Onyesonwu, which means 'Who fears death?' in an ancient language. It doesn't take long for Onye to understand that she is physically and socially marked by the circumstances of her conception. She is Ewu - a child of rape who is expected to live a life of violence, a half-breed rejected by her community. But Onye is not the average Ewu. Even as a child, she manifests the beginnings of a remarkable and unique magic. As she grows, so do her abilities, and during an inadvertent visit to the spirit realm, she learns something terrifying: someone powerful is trying to kill her. Desperate to elude her would-be murderer and to understand her own nature, she embarks on a journey in which she grapples with nature, tradition, history, true love, and the spiritual mysteries of her culture, and ultimately learns why she was given the name she bears: Who Fears Death.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Nneka Okoye (Narrator)

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Wer fürchtet den Tod (Ungekürzt)

Der Debüt-Roman von Nnedi Okorafor, der Autorin des Überraschungserfolgs 'Lagune', verbindet Fantasy mit afrikanischer Kultur und schafft so ein Endzeit-Abenteuer der Spitzenklasse. In einer nicht näher definierten post-apokalyptischen Zukunft werden die dunkelhäutigen Okeke von den hellhäutigen Nuru unterdrückt. Um sich an der Vergewaltigung ihrer Mutter zu rächen und ihr Volk zu befreien macht sich das Mädchen Onyesonwu (dt.: Wer fürchtet den Tod) auf eine lange Reise voller Magie und Gefahren. Ihr Ziel: Den mächtigen Zauberer Daib zu töten - ihren Vater und Vergewaltiger ihrer Mutter.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Gabriele Blum (Narrator)

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Tor.com Collection: Season 1

The first season of the Tor.com Collection includes the following Tor.com audiobooks originally published separately in the Fall of 2015: The Sorcerer of the Wildeeps by Kai Ashante Wilson Witches of Lychford by Paul Cornell Sunset Mantle by Alter S. Reiss Binti by Nnedi Okorafor The Last Witness by K.J. Parker Of Sorrow & Such by Angela Slatter Envy of Angels by Matt Wallace The Builders by Daniel Polansky Domnall and the Borrowed Child by Sylvia Spruck Wrigley The Shootout Solution by Michael R. Underwood

Alter S. Reiss, Angela Slatter, Daniel Polansky, K. J. Parker, K.J. Parker, Kai Ashante Wilson, Matt Wallace, Michael R. Underwood, Nnedi Okorafor, Paul Cornell, Sylvia Spruck Wrigley (Author), Christopher Price, Kevin Free, P. J. Ochlan, Paul Cornell, Robin Miles, Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Remote Control

'Narrator Adjoa Andoh captivates listeners with a stunning new sci-fi novella set in a near-future Ghana. Andoh is perfectly in tune with Okorafor's compelling story, smoothly switching between her British accent as the narrator and the intonations of the vibrant characters she brings to life.' -- AudioFile Magazine, Earphones Award winner An alien artifact turns a young girl into Death's adopted daughter in Remote Control, a thrilling sci-fi tale of community and female empowerment from Nebula and Hugo Award-winner Nnedi Okorafor “She’s the adopted daughter of the Angel of Death. Beware of her. Mind her. Death guards her like one of its own.” The day Fatima forgot her name, Death paid a visit. From hereon in she would be known as Sankofa—a name that meant nothing to anyone but her, the only tie to her family and her past. Her touch is death, and with a glance a town can fall. And she walks—alone, except for her fox companion—searching for the object that came from the sky and gave itself to her when the meteors fell and when she was yet unchanged; searching for answers. But is there a greater purpose for Sankofa, now that Death is her constant companion? A Macmillan Audio production from Tor.com

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Adjoa Andoh (Narrator)

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Kabu Kabu

Kabu kabu-unregistered illegal Nigerian taxis-generally get you where you need to go. Nnedi Okorafor's Kabu Kabu, however, takes the listener to exciting, fantastic, magical, occasionally dangerous, and always imaginative locations you didn't know you needed. This debut short story collection by an award-winning author includes notable previously published material, a new novella cowritten with New York Times bestselling author Alan Dean Foster, six additional original stories, and a brief foreword by Whoopi Goldberg.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Yetide Badaki (Narrator)

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Ikenga

Nnedi Okorafor's acclaimed first novel for middle grade children introduces a boy who can access super powers with the help of the magical Ikenga. Nnamdi's father was a good chief of police, perhaps the best Kalaria had ever had. He was determined to root out the criminals that had invaded the town. But then he was murdered, and most people believed the Chief of Chiefs, most powerful of the criminals, was responsible. Nnamdi has vowed to avenge his father, but he wonders what a twelve-year-old boy can do. Until a mysterious nighttime meeting, the gift of a magical object that enables super powers, and a charge to use those powers for good changes his life forever. How can he fulfill his mission? How will he learn to control his newfound powers? Award-winning Nnedi Okorafor, acclaimed for her Akata novels, introduces a new and engaging hero in her first novel for middle grade readers set against a richly textured background of contemporary Nigeria.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Ben Onwukwe (Narrator)

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From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars)

Experience Star Wars: A New Hope from a whole new point of view. On May 25, 1977, the world was introduced to Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, C-3PO, R2-D2, Chewbacca, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Darth Vader, and a galaxy full of possibilities. In honor of the fortieth anniversary, more than forty contributors lend their vision to this retelling of Star Wars. Each of the forty short stories reimagines a moment from the original film, but through the eyes of a supporting character. From a Certain Point of View features contributions by bestselling authors, trendsetting artists, and treasured voices from the literary history of Star Wars: Gary Whitta bridges the gap from Rogue One to A New Hope through the eyes of Captain Antilles. Aunt Beru finds her voice in an intimate character study by Meg Cabot. Nnedi Okorofor brings dignity and depth to a most unlikely character: the monster in the trash compactor. Pablo Hidalgo provides a chilling glimpse inside the mind of Grand Moff Tarkin. Pierce Brown chronicles Biggs Darklighter's final flight during the Rebellion's harrowing attack on the Death Star. Wil Wheaton spins a poignant tale of the rebels left behind on Yavin. Plus thirty-four more hilarious, heartbreaking, and astonishing tales from: Ben Acker Renée Ahdieh Tom Angleberger Ben Blacker Jeffrey Brown Rae Carson Adam Christopher Zoraida Córdova Delilah S. Dawson Kelly Sue DeConnick Paul Dini Ian Doescher Ashley Eckstein Matt Fraction Alexander Freed Jason Fry Kieron Gillen Christie Golden Claudia Gray E. K. Johnston Paul S. Kemp Mur Lafferty Ken Liu Griffin McElroy John Jackson Miller Daniel José Older Mallory Ortberg Beth Revis Madeleine Roux Greg Rucka Gary D. Schmidt Cavan Scott Charles Soule Sabaa Tahir Elizabeth Wein Glen Weldon Chuck Wendig Narrated by a full cast, including: Jonathan Davis Ashley Eckstein Janina Gavankar Jon Hamm Neil Patrick Harris January LaVoy Saskia Maarleveld Carol Monda Daniel José Older Marc Thompson All participating authors have generously forgone any compensation for their stories. Instead, their proceeds will be donated to First Book-a leading nonprofit that provides new books, learning materials, and other essentials to educators and organizations serving children in need. To further celebrate the launch of this book and both companies' longstanding relationships with First Book, Penguin Random House has donated $100,000 to First Book, and Disney/Lucasfilm has donated 100,000 children's books-valued at $1,000,000-to support First Book and their mission of providing equal access to quality education. Over the past sixteen years, Disney and Penguin Random House combined have donated more than eighty-eight million books to First Book.

John Jackson Miller, Meg Cabot, Nnedi Okorafor, Pierce Brown, Renee Ahdieh, Renée Ahdieh, Sabaa Tahir (Author), Ashley Eckstein, Carol Monda, Daniel José Older, Janina Gavankar, January LaVoy, January Lavoy, Jon Hamm, Jonathan Davis, Marc Thompson, Neil Patrick Harris, Saskia Maarleveld (Narrator)

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Bruja Akata (Akata Witch)

Sunny Nwazue vive en Nigeria, pero nacio´ en Nueva York. Sus facciones son corrientes, pero es albina. Se le dan muy bien los deportes, pero no puede practicarlos bajo el sol. En resumen, no parece encajar en ningu´n sitio... Hasta que un di´a sucede algo increi´ble: ve el fin del mundo en la llama de una vela. Lo que pareci´a ser una alucinacio´n es lo que la acaba uniendo a otros tres chicos en su misma situacio´n: tiene habilidades ma´gicas. Cuando Sunny y sus nuevos compan~eros empiezan a seguir el rastro de un criminal que tambie´n domina la magia, lo visible y lo invisible se funden en una realidad que, como pronto descubren, no para de transformarse. Porque ¿que´ significa «real» cuando lo irreal ha demostrado formar parte de la existencia? Nnedi Okorafor -ganadora del Hugo, el Nebula, el Locus y el World Fantasy Award- crea en Bruja Akata una espectacular historia de aventuras, misterio y magia arraigada en Nigeria.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Rosa Vázquez (Narrator)

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Broken Places & Outer Spaces: Finding Creativity in the Unexpected

A powerful journey from star athlete to sudden paralysis to creative awakening, award-winning science fiction writer Nnedi Okorafor shows that what we think are our limitations have the potential to become our greatest strengths. Nnedi Okorafor was never supposed to be paralyzed. A college track star and budding entomologist, Nnedi's lifelong battle with scoliosis was just a bump in her plan-something a simple operation would easily correct. But when Nnedi wakes from the surgery to find she can't move her legs, her entire sense of self begins to waver. Confined to a hospital bed for months, unusual things begin to happen. Psychedelic bugs crawl her hospital walls; strange dreams visit her nightly. Nnedi begins to put these experiences into writing, conjuring up strange, fantastical stories. What Nnedi discovers during her confinement would prove to be the key to her life as a successful science fiction author: In science fiction, when something breaks, something greater often emerges from the cracks. In Broken Places & Outer Spaces, Nnedi takes the reader on a journey from her hospital bed deep into her memories, from her painful first experiences with racism as a child in Chicago to her powerful visits to her parents' hometown in Nigeria. From Frida Kahlo to Mary Shelly, she examines great artists and writers who have pushed through their limitations, using hardship to fuel their work. Through these compelling stories and her own, Nnedi reveals a universal truth: What we perceive as limitations have the potential to become our greatest strengths-far greater than when we were unbroken. A guidebook for anyone eager to understand how their limitations might actually be used as a creative springboard, Broken Places & Outer Spaces is an inspiring look at how to open up new windows in your mind.

Nnedi Okorafor (Author), Nnedi Okorafor (Narrator)

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