As the first book in the series, it follows 12-year-old Mwikali, who moves from the U.S. to Kenya and discovers her secret heritage as a descendant of legendary warriors. 🎭 The Plot at a Glance
Mwikali just wants a normal life at her new school, the Savanna Academy. But after she accidentally draws her teacher as a monster—only to see that teacher actually transform—she meets three classmates: Soni, Odwar, and Xirsi. Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask by Shiko Nguruepub
They reveal that Mwikali is a Seer , part of the Intasimi bloodline. As the first book in the series, it
The group must race against time to stop the Red Oloibon , a village elder who has turned to dark magic and released thousands of monsters into the world. But after she accidentally draws her teacher as
According to reviewers from Just Imagine and The Horn Book , the book excels in several areas: Mwikali and the Forbidden Mask - Foreword Reviews