Kenny and The Heiresses of Surith by Joseph Adou
Centuries in the past, a divine entity named Surith settled on Earth and supplied divine powers and extraordinary talents to hundreds of thousands of girls. And so begins Kenny and the Heiresses of Surith, E book One, a magical journey fantasy novel for center grade and younger grownup readers.
On this BookTrib interview, the creator, Joseph Ok. Adou, takes us by way of his intricate plot and multi-layered characters and offers us a touch of what to anticipate when the saga continues.
Q: The idea of divine powers being bestowed solely on ladies is intriguing. What impressed you to create a matriarchal world of energy, and the way does this dynamic form the narrative of the ebook?
A: The story of Surith places in play the query of human historical past, the origin of the start of our civilization and questions the way forward for our evolution as human beings. I used to be attempting to seize what may have been the attitude of the matriarchal to reply these questions. Certainly, ladies even have at all times performed an necessary function within the preservation and upkeep of our society, and it was fascinating to query how the world may have functioned if a divine entity realized this reality and selected a choice of ladies to amass divine powers to make our world even higher.
Q: Kenny’s journey is deeply private as he seeks to be taught extra about his mom and her connection to Surith. How does his quest for self-discovery intersect with the broader conspiracy he uncovers?
A: Kenny’s journey actually begins firstly of his household historical past, the place he travels to Boston, the birthplace of his mom. He won’t solely meet one other Heiress named Nikka, however he may even uncover the existence of the “Odd Circle,” a cult group working within the shadows. They’ve existed because the finish of the nineteenth century, and nobody in the true world has ever heard of them. They use varied strategies to cover their identities within the eyes of recent society. Kenny will quickly understand that he’s not the one one looking for the origin of Surith, and the intention of this group towards the heiresses of Surith is darker than he would have imagined.
Q: The character of Umba, Kenny’s godmother, appears to play a pivotal function in his upbringing. How would you describe her affect on Kenny, and what complexities does she deliver to the story as an heiress of Surith?
A: Umba is good, caring, loving, understanding, good, stunning and protecting towards Kenny; and I feel Kenny wanted that quantity of affection at an early age. Since Kenny by no means knew his mother and father, he at all times had an inferiority advanced when he was little as a result of he didn’t develop up in a traditional household. He was very delicate, introverted and had a tough time interacting with different individuals and making mates. However the love and compassion that Umba offered him as a mom determine is what made him develop as much as be a kind-hearted one that tried to assist others. Umba’s energy is to have the ability to see the longer term, which she makes use of to guard Kenny, even when it means holding secrets and techniques from him.
Q: Boston is the place to begin of Kenny’s travels, but the story guarantees a worldwide journey. How did you select the varied areas?
A: Earlier than dwelling in Montreal, I additionally lived and studied in america for 10 years and traveled in Europe and South America. I had the privilege to fulfill fantastic individuals from totally different backgrounds and cultural views, particularly in america. This nation formed my view within the significance of multiculturalism regardless of the on a regular basis challenges it faces. The message towards acceptance, belonging and tolerance are offered within the novel as effectively, and I hope readers really feel this sense of belonging irrespective of during which a part of the world they discovered themselves.
Q: Nikka introduces Kenny to a world of conspiracy. How does her character problem or complement Kenny’s notion of the world, and what can readers anticipate from their dynamic?
A: When Kenny meets Nikka the primary time, he understands shortly that they each grew up in several conditions. Regardless of not having recognized his mother and father, Kenny nonetheless had a stunning and full childhood because of the care and love of his Godmother Umba, which shapes him to change into the kind-hearted particular person he’s. Nikka, however, by no means skilled such issues, which makes it tough for her to belief anybody and be on the defensive all her life. When their two worlds collide, Kenny realizes he needs to be there for her in one of the best ways he can with none judgments and belief needs to be constructed. The bond between them can be solid towards all of the recollections they create collectively throughout their perilous adventures.
Q: The legacy of Kenny’s mom appears to solid an extended shadow over his journey. How does the theme of dwelling as much as parental expectations and coping with loss play out in his character improvement?
A: Kenny knew at a early age that his mom and godmother had particular talents. It was most likely his favourite bedtime story when Umba informed him the exploits of his mom and the world she created round her. Kenny needed to be a part of this world and know extra in regards to the heiresses of Surith, however he wasn’t prepared but. Fortunately, Umba succeeded at elevating Kenny into turning into a superb one that graduated faculty and averted the chaos of adolescence and the spirals of dangerous choices surrounding it. Earlier than his departure, Umba had continued to play an instrumental half in his private improvement and taught him every little thing he has to find out about Surith, divination and the mystic arts to be prepared for the search he’s about to embark.
Q: What’s your supposed audience?
A: It’s a center grade/younger grownup magical journey fantasy novel. It’s most likely my favourite style as a result of I at all times liked the sort of cozy story with touching message on the finish that might impression my viewers. By scripting this novel, I actually hope to have the identical impression with my readers that one in every of my present favourite authors, Matt Haig, had on me together with his well-known novel The Midnight Library.
Q: What do you hope readers will take away from this ebook?
A: I hope to remind readers of the significance of friendships, household, religion, hope, belief, love, resilience and loyalty — but additionally worry, sacrifices, doubts, self-isolation, unhappiness and the power to beat them.
Q: With this being the primary ebook within the sequence, how will the story evolve in future installments?
A: The tip of Kenny and The Heiresses of Surith: E book One actually marks the start of Kenny’s quest. He has so many different nations to go to, so many different individuals to fulfill, adventures to embark, and new cultures to embrace. With all the opposite heiresses of Surith scattered all over the world, Kenny has an extended journey forward of him earlier than discovering the origin of Surith and a path strewn with pitfalls.
Joseph Ok. Adou is an Ivorian-Canadian resident whose ardour for literature is impressed by his African heritage and the multicultural experiences that had been supplied to him at a younger grownup age. He studied and lived in america for ten years the place he graduated from Montgomery Faculty in Rockville, Maryland, and obtained an affiliate diploma in Communication and Media Research. He then transferred to Florida Worldwide College in Miami, Florida, the place he graduated cum laude, acquiring a bachelor’s diploma in Organizational Communication and a grasp’s diploma in International Affairs.
Publish Date: 11/19/2024
Style: Kids’s Books
Writer: Joseph Adou
Web page Rely: 296 pages
Writer: MindStir Media
ISBN: 9781963844450