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Akissi: More Tales of Mischief

Adventures of a spirited girl in the Ivory Coast

Marguerite Abouet author Mathieu Sapin illustrator

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Flying Eye Books

Published:1st Jun '19

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In this delightful sequel, Akissi faces new challenges while learning important life lessons. Akissi: More Tales of Mischief continues her humorous adventures.

In Akissi: More Tales of Mischief, readers are reintroduced to the spirited Akissi, whose adventures are filled with laughter and chaos. Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Ivory Coast, the story showcases Akissi's knack for getting into trouble while navigating the complexities of childhood friendships and rivalries. From near-drowning incidents to confrontations with bullies, her escapades are both entertaining and relatable, reminding readers of the challenges faced during growing up.

As Akissi encounters various obstacles, including her arch nemesis, the prettiest girl in school, she learns valuable lessons about resilience and acceptance. The narrative highlights her attempts to forge friendships with those she may not initially like and emphasizes the importance of standing up for oneself. Each episode is infused with humor, making it clear that Akissi's world is anything but dull.

Marguerite Abouet draws inspiration from her own childhood experiences, bringing authenticity to Akissi's character and adventures. The stories in Akissi: More Tales of Mischief are previously untranslated gems that capture the essence of girlhood, showcasing the playful spirit of youth and the inevitable mischief that accompanies it. Readers will find themselves cheering for Akissi as she navigates her way through life's challenges with her characteristic charm and wit.

The best word I can use to describe the Akissi stories is simply "joyous". Ultimately this is a book that doesn't need critical dissection; it needs to be lived not analysed, absorbed not over-thought. A standout celebration of childhood. * Broken Frontier *
Once again Marguerite Abouet & Mathieu Sapin bring Africa to vivid, vibrant life in a way that both appals the sensibilities (seriously Akissi, stop borrowing people's babies without their permission to play with!) and amuses uproariously in equal amounts. * Page 45 *
The autobiographical element from Abouet is crucial in that it offers a genuine quality to the stories, and having lived the life allows them to forgo any sentimentality. Instead Abouet imbues the stories with a sense of adventure that should speak loudly to so many American children reading it, possibly facing a cloistered, overbooked day-to-day existence. Akissi's life must be a dream come true. * John Seven, The Beat *

ISBN: 9781912497171

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

144 pages