The Hero of Numbani
The Hero of Numbani
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Just the Series: Overwatch Vol. 1   

Series and Publisher: Overwatch   

Annotation: The world still needs heroes. Are you with us? Enter the first-ever original novel for Overwatch, the worldwide gaming sensation from Blizzard Entertainment!
 
Reviews: 2
Catalog Number: #208958
Format: Perma-Bound Edition
Copyright Date: 2020
Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 06/02/20
Pages: 293 pages
ISBN: Publisher: 1-338-57597-X Perma-Bound: 0-7804-7336-1
ISBN 13: Publisher: 978-1-338-57597-2 Perma-Bound: 978-0-7804-7336-2
Dewey: Fic
Dimensions: 21 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
ALA Booklist (Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2020)

Drayden's Overwatch tie-in novel takes place in Numbani, a high-tech African city where humans and omnics, humanlike robots, live alongside each other. Efi is a young girl and a genius robot engineer who wants to improve the quality of life of those in her community. When a terrorist attack by the villain Doomfist targets Numbani's security bots and pits humans against omnics, Efi works to build a machine to counter this threat. She creates Orisa, a lovable and benevolent robot that Efi hopes will mend the rift between humans and omnics. Drayden writes an inspiring hero in Efi and delivers a thrilling story that lovers of the Overwatch game and nonenthusiasts alike will devour. Science fiction and fantasy stories for youth need more POC protagonists and Black-identifying protagonists in particular, making Efi a welcome addition to the genre. This story gifts readers a hero that all can learn from and aspire to be like, and they'll have a blast reading about Efi's journey.

Kirkus Reviews

Young roboticist Efi dreams of creating a better life for her community, where omnics and humans live peacefully, in this novel inspired by the video game "Overwatch."Efi spends so many hours in her workshop ironing out bugs in her robots that her mother worries she isn't connecting enough with best friends Naade and Hassana. But her work pays off when Efi wins the Genius Grant given out by her idol, Gabrielle Adawe, who founded both the organization Overwatch and the African city of Numbani. On the way to Rio de Janeiro to celebrate, Doomfist, who should be in prison, attacks the airport. The destruction left in Doomfist's wake spurs Efi to put her grant money toward developing Orisa, a compassionate robot that can protect the city she loves. The immense pressure of this project strains the three friends' relationship, forcing Efi to go it alone. While Efi teaches Orisa to integrate into Numbani, Orisa teaches her about responsibility and friendship—and as Doomfist provokes discord between omnics and humans, Efi, Naade, and Hassana must come together to save Numbani. Drayden (Escaping Exodus, 2019, etc.) gives Efi a clear voice in this engrossing read with smooth pacing and action-packed scenes. The main storyline is tied up enough to keep readers satisfied but interested in the sequel; readers don't need to be familiar with the video game to understand the book. All characters are black.Readers will root for this STEM-focused girl hero. (Science fiction. 12-14)

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 7-12

The world still needs heroes. Are you with us? Enter the first-ever original novel for Overwatch, the worldwide gaming sensation from Blizzard Entertainment!

In the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, in the not-so-distant future, humans live in harmony with humanoid robots known as omnics. But when a terrorist tries to shatter that unity, a hero named Efi Oladele rises! Efi has been making robots since she was little -- machines to better her community and improve people's lives. But after she witnesses Doomfist's catastrophic attack on the city's OR15 security bots, Efi feels the call to build something greater: a true guardian of Numbani.While Doomfist sows discord between humans and omnics, Efi engineers an intelligent and compassionate robot, Orisa, named after the powerful spirits who guide her people. Orisa has a lot to learn before she's ready to defeat Doomfist, but Efi has some learning to do, too, especially when it comes to building -- and being -- a hero. With Doomfist rallying his forces, and the military powerless to stop him, can Efi mold Orisa into the hero of Numbani before it's too late?This action-packed novel features the fan-favorite characters Efi, Orisa, Doomfist, and Lúcio in an all-new, original story straight from the minds of the Overwatch game team and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden!


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