“Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms” by Jamar J. Perry

“Cameron Battle" explores Igbo mythology, identity, and how to be the hero of one's own story

When our copies of "Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms" hit our doorsteps we were immediately struck by a couple of things. The first was that it promised to weave Igbo and other Nigerian mythologies throughout its plot. The second was that it contained a lot of the classic elements that middle grade novels have become known for over the past 25 years or so.