Kwame's Magic Quest #1: Rise of the Green Flame
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The day has finally come for eight-year-old Kwame to start Nkonyaa School and learn magic! Every child receives a magic calabash from the Nkonyaa Tree, which they use for spells. Kwame is excited to begin magical training with his new friends, but he can't access his magic powers. He starts to worry — what if he has no magic at all? Then his friend Fifi starts acting strange, and Kwame discovers that his powers might be more unusual than anyone expected.
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Reviews (2)
★ Starred“Recommended for all collections serving young readers.”
— School Library Journal
“It's amazing how much story Mensah and Nayo are able to pack into this. Don't miss it!”
— Betsy Bird, SLJ
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Is this about witchcraft?
No. It's a Ghanaian school adventure — talking drums, enchanted calabashes, spells in Twi. Published by Scholastic. Used in 200+ schools. Parents, teachers, and librarians love it.
Can I order multiple copies?
Yes — add as many as you like. Works for classroom sets, party bags, or gifting. Every copy is personally signed.
Can I send a copy to family in Ghana or Kenya?
Not from this page (UK shipping only). Check our Kenya page or drop us a message and we'll figure it out.
Rise of the Green Flame: chapter reading guide
An 11-page guide covering all 20 chapters, with five pupil sessions and spoiler-marked teacher responses.
Map Nkonyaa School
A reader-created school map with story clues, a legend and teacher references; no official floor plan.
Rise of the Green Flame: word detectives
Six manuscript-checked words, printed page references, context clues, a recording sheet and teacher meanings.
Story, tradition and invention
A source comparison about the story's Ghanaian inspiration, with an original creature-design frame.
Kwame's character journal
Three story-grounded diary prompts, a planning frame and teacher support.