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Akissi: Even More Tales of Mischief

Adventures of a spirited girl in her vibrant world

Marguerite Abouet author Mathieu Sapin illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Flying Eye Books

Published:1st Jun '19

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In this charming sequel, Akissi navigates childhood mischief, matchmaking, and poetry while avoiding a move to Paris. Akissi: Even More Tales of Mischief continues her adventures.

In Akissi: Even More Tales of Mischief, readers are reintroduced to the spirited and mischievous Akissi, who brings her charm and antics to life on the Ivory Coast. This delightful collection of stories showcases her adventurous spirit as she navigates the challenges of childhood, friendship, and family. From her humorous attempts at matchmaking to her efforts to escape a move to the cold, wolf-filled landscapes of Paris, Akissi's escapades are both relatable and entertaining.

Marguerite Abouet, inspired by her own childhood experiences in Africa, captures the essence of growing up with a unique blend of humor and heart. As Akissi embarks on her latest adventures, she also dabbles in poetry, with mixed results that add to the charm of her character. The vibrant illustrations complement the storytelling, bringing each scene to life and engaging readers of all ages.

This comic is not just about mischief; it’s a celebration of girlhood, friendship, and the joys of childhood. With her loyal friends and her brother Fofana by her side, Akissi proves that adventures are best shared. Akissi: Even More Tales of Mischief is a delightful read that invites readers to join in the fun and mischief of a young girl growing up in a vibrant culture.

Akissi is an absolute joy... her world is real, rounded, full of warmth and humour. * BookTrust *
If you've yet to experience Abouet and Sapin's depiction of Ivory Coast life I cannot recommend this series more highly. In these most difficult of times books like Akissi are a beacon of joyous light in the darkness of reality. -- Andy Oliver * Broken Frontier *
The brightly-coloured mayhem of the Akissi series is a strong favourite on my university course in children's books, and anyone with young readers at home will know how popular gross-out, laugh-out-loud graphic novels are with eight to 12-year-olds. Marguerite Abouet's stories are inspired by her own childhood in the Ivory Coast. Accompanied by Mathieu Sapin's frenetic drawings, they offer a joyful, messy, real vision of African life. As one student put it: "I loved this book - it reminded me of my family's stories of life in Mauritius." -- Sophie Heywood (Centre for Book Cultures and Publishing) * The Conversation *

ISBN: 9781912497416

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

168 pages