The Power Keepers

Marcus and his friends navigate newfound powers rooted in the ancient African mythology of Ananse in this original, action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers aged 9+, perfect for fans of Miles Morales. Marcus is struggling to focus at school, despite his brains. He and his friends, Tayo, Gina and TJ, are good kids, but don't always make the best decisions... And when they find four strange, symbol-covered totems, the real trouble begins. The totems are magical items once belonging to Ananse, the legendary spider god from Ghanaian folklore. The good news: they've granted the friends incredible ancient powers - like energy blasts, protective shields and super-strength. The bad news: Adze, a dangerous enemy of Ananse, is determined to steal their powers for his own dark ends... And Tayo's life hangs in the balance. Can Marcus find his strength and save his friend before it's too late? An exciting, authentic and accessible graphic novel full of quick humour, superhero action and video-game-style battles, printed in full colour, perfect for readers aged 9-13 and fans of Miles Morales, Marvel movies and Amari and the Night Brothers. Rooted in African mythology and centring a modern-day Ghanaian family and their community in the UK. Includes a warm, positive representation of ADHD and the benefitsof embracing neurodivergent ways of thinking.