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Afrofuturist Children’s Fiction

Algernon & Ethelbert

#1 Trek to an Ancient Kingdom

Two siblings, their loyal dog and an eccentric grandmother race through time to recover sixteen looted bronze heads from the lost Udo Kingdom.

Ten-year-old E and her rambunctious younger brother Algernon, along with their loyal dog Woody, are about to embark on an extraordinary adventure that transcends time and space. During a visit to their eccentric Grandma Bea on Mars, they discover a hidden secret—a collection of bronze heads whispering tales of the lost Udo Kingdom.

Grandma Bea, with her fantastical inventions and boundless knowledge, reveals a mind-blowing truth: these are no ordinary relics. They are the key to unlocking time travel. Suddenly, E and Algernon find themselves whisked away to the heart of the ancient Udo Kingdom, a vibrant civilization brimming with history and mystery.

Their mission is clear: recover the missing bronze heads, each depicting a legendary Udo ruler. But their journey is fraught with danger. They must outsmart cunning crocodiles, escape greedy treasure hunters and find a way to save the Oba, the rightful king, from a hostile takeover.

With Woody by their side and Grandma Bea guiding them from afar, E and Algernon must rely on courage, resourcefulness and their growing knowledge of the Udo Kingdom’s past. Their whirlwind adventure is a story of discovery, cultural heritage and the responsibility to protect history.