The Onyeka Paperback Collection (Boxed Set): Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun; Onyeka and the Rise of the Rebels; Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn
Onyeka Series
What’s inside...
This boxed set gathers the first three middle-grade adventures of Onyeka, a British-Nigerian girl whose psychokinetic hair marks her as a Solari—one of a new generation of West African superheroes. From the moment her curls save a friend at a London pool to an epic, pan-Nigerian showdown with a power-hungry scientist, Onyeka must master her gifts, protect her friends and uncover the truth about her parents. Rich in Nigerian settings, futuristic science, and themes of identity, courage, and belonging, the trilogy charts Onyeka’s journey from unsure outsider to confident hero.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
928 pages
Character compass
Onyeka Okonkwo
Niyí Adeyemi
Adanna Akinyemi
Adéola Okonkwo
Dr. Dòkun Adepoju ("Dr. D")
Discussion points
How does Onyeka’s hair mirror real-world differences?
What makes a good leader in the Solari squads?
Why is trusting others both risky and rewarding?
How do settings in Nigeria differ from Onyeka’s life in London?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a ‘power chart’ listing each friend’s ability and real-life equivalent strength.
Listen to Afro-beat music together to deepen cultural immersion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embrace uniqueness
Explanation: Onyeka’s once-feared hair becomes her strength.
Real-World Application: Celebrate personal traits that set you apart.
Example Lesson: Teamwork multiplies power
Explanation: Solari squads win only when united.
Real-World Application: Share tasks at home or school for better results.
Example Lesson: Courage is acting despite fear
Explanation: Onyeka leaps into danger to save friends.
Real-World Application: Speak up against bullying even when nervous.
Example Lesson: Question authority
Explanation: Heroes uncover corruption within trusted institutions.
Real-World Application: Ask why rules exist and suggest improvements.