Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold

Return to the world of Abeni's Song in Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold, the action packed sequel by P. Djèlí Clark.

"Lush and magical." --KWAME MBALIA - "Astonishing." --MARK OSHIRO - "Abeni's story will sweep you away." --AMANDA FOODY

The Children of the Night are free.

Abeni and her spirit friends rescued them from a terrible fate in the Witch Priest's army of monsters. But when Abeni is asked to return home to rebuild her village, she refuses. She must carry on with her mission until all of her people are safe.

When Abeni is captured and imprisoned by the legendary Kingdom of Gold Weavers, she must win her freedom by retrieving the mystical Golden Throne--or risk becoming a living statue of gold forever! Legend says the throne is guarded by a dragon who can only be defeated by a magic sword.

But stories are not always what they seem. And the truth can change everything.

To reclaim the throne, Abeni and her spirit companions must travel to a city of light high in the mountains and a lost kingdom beneath the sands, fight frightening monsters and a golden army, all while evading the Witch Priest's daughter, who hunts them at every turn.

Without courage and strength, even a kingdom of gold will fall to darkness. Will Abeni and her song be enough to save them all?

Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold is the second epic adventure in Abeni's tale of magic, monsters, friendship, and courage.

Author: P. Djèlí Clark
Publisher: Starscape Books
Published: 04/29/2025
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.70w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781250825858
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 16
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 552770 / Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2025
Booklist 03/04/2025
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2025 pg. 84
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Born in New York and raised mostly in Houston, P. DJÈLÍ CLARK (he/him) spent part of his childhood in Trinidad and Tobago, the homeland of his parents. He is the author of the novel A Master of Djinn and the novellas Ring Shout, The Black God's Drums, and The Haunting of Tram Car 015. He has won the Nebula, Locus, and Alex Awards and been nominated for the Hugo, World Fantasy, and Sturgeon Awards. His stories have appeared in online venues such as Tor.com, Daily Science Fiction, Heroic Fantasy Quarterly, Apex, Lightspeed, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, and in print anthologies, including Griots, Hidden Youth, and Clockwork Cairo. He is also a founding member of FIYAH Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction and an infrequent reviewer at Strange Horizons.