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In this third installment of the Shuri series, New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone delivers an exciting adventure for middle grade readers aged 10-14. Princess Shuri, sister to King T'Challa, is thrust into action when an unknown entity breaches the highly secure Wakandan palace. Her investigation leads her to the wild, unexplored Jabari Lands, where she must confront a powerful 'symbiote' and uncover a truth more surprising than she imagined. This book offers a fast-paced mystery, a strong female protagonist, and themes of courage, curiosity, and responsibility within the rich, technologically advanced world of Wakanda.
New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventure The royal palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on this planet—or any other. So the anxiety Shuri feels when she’s jolted out of sleep by the queen mother with the news that someone attempted to break into the palace—and succeeded—is significant. And as quickly as they broke in, they vanished. The search for this interloper, a mysterious “symbiote” with superhuman speed and strength, will lead Shuri to the Jabari Lands, a remote, unforgiving part of the country she has never seen. And what she discovers will be more shocking than she could have imagined . . .
Discussion Prompts
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How does Shuri's anxiety at the beginning of the book influence her actions?
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What makes Shuri a good leader and investigator?
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How does the setting of the Jabari Lands differ from the royal palace, and what challenges does it present?
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What does 'symbiosis' mean, and how does it relate to the story's events?
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If you were Shuri, what would be your first step in investigating the palace break-in?
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