The Power Keepers

Miles Morales with a Ghanaian twist: Marcus and
his friends navigate newfound powers rooted in African mythology
in this original, action-packed full-colour graphic novel for readers
aged 9+.

Marcus is struggling to focus at school, despite his brains. He
and his friends, Tayo, Gina and TJ, are good kids, but don't always
make the best decisions... And when they find four strange,
symbol-covered totems, the real trouble begins.

The totems are magical items once belonging to Anansi, the legendary
spider god from Ghanaian folklore. The good news: they've
granted the friends incredible ancient powers - like energy blasts,
protective shields and super-strength - and Anansi himself has
appeared as their mentor.

The bad news: Adze, a dangerous enemy of Anansi, is determined
to steal their powers for his own dark ends... And Tayo's life hangs
in the balance. Can Marcus find his strength and save his friend
before it's too late?

An exciting, authentic and accessible graphic novel full
of quick humour, action and video-game-style battles, printed
in full colour, perfect for readers aged 9-13 and fans of Miles
Morales, Marvel movies and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Rooted in African mythology and centring a modern-day Ghanaian
family and their community in the UK.

Includes a warm, positive representation of ADHD and the benefits
of embracing neurodivergent ways of thinking.

Product details

• Authors: Denzell Dankwah
• Assisted by: Denzell Dankwah (Illustration)
• Publisher: Scholastic
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 12.02.2026
• EAN: 9780702332906
• ISBN: 978-0-7023-3290-6
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 198 mm x 21 mm
• Weight: 270 g
• Series: The Power Keepers
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books; Ghana, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Superheroes, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Superheroes, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Adventure stories (Children's/YA), Fantasy & Magical Realism (Children's/Ya), Humorous Stories (Children's/Ya), Comic Strip Fiction / Graphic Novels (Children's/Ya), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Action and adventure, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Superhero stories