Common Sense Media Review
By Barbara Saunders
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Wild tale of girl's guest to save family and learn secrets.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
When NIC BLAKE AND THE REMARKABLES: THE MANIFESTOR PROPHECY begins, Nic, a Black girl living with, and being homeschooled, by her father, is about to celebrate her 12th birthday. Nic is a Remarkable, one of a clan of African Americans with special powers. She's looking forward to learn how to use them. When Nic's powers begin to show up in unexpected ways, it leads to a series of shocking revelations and a big adventure.
Is It Any Good?
This is a thrilling page-turner with characters readers can love. In Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy, Angie Thomas (The Hate U Give, Concrete Rose) makes a strong middle-grade debut. The plot is complicated and deftly executed. The main characters display an array of personal qualities, from nerdy and quirky to brave and decisive. Parents and other adult role models are depicted as loving and flawed. The villains range from scary to bumbling and comical. This is a really fun story with a set up that sparks interest in sequels.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about sibling relationships in Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy. Do you have a sibling? Has there ever been conflict between you? If so, how did you resolve it?
Trust is a big theme in Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy. How do you know when you can trust someone? What might lead you to mistrust someone? What do you do when you want to gain someone else's trust?
The author weaves folklore into the book, including the stories of John Henry and High John the Conquerer. Had you heard those stories before? What are your favorite myths, fairy tales, or religious stories?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Fantasy
- Topics : Family Stories ( Siblings ) , Fantasy ( Magic ) , Friendship
- Character Strengths : Courage , Empathy , Teamwork
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Balzer + Bray
- Publication date : April 4, 2023
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 8 - 12
- Number of pages : 351
- Available on : Paperback, Audiobook (unabridged), Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : January 26, 2026
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