Globusz Books · Author

Marguerite Abouet

2 reviewed book summaries currently available on Globusz Books.

Reviewed summary

Akissi

Ever notice how childhood stories mostly come from a very narrow slice of the world? If you’re tired of the same old tales about kids in far-off, generic places, meet Akissi — a wildly mischievous girl from the Ivory Coast who’s got more personality in one finger than most protagonists have in their entire bodies. If you want a slice of childhood that’s messy, funny, and real — with a side of cultural insight that doesn’t feel like a textbook — this graphic novel series has you covered.

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Reviewed summary

Akissi: Tales of Mischief

Ever met a kid who’s a whirlwind of trouble but somehow impossible not to love? Akissi is that kid — a pint-sized mischief machine from Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, whose antics will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe even remember your own childhood chaos. If you think all kids’ stories are the same, this one will prove you wrong faster than Akissi can hatch her next scheme.

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