The Maid and the Crocodile: A Novel in the World of Raybearer

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The Maid and the Crocodile: A Novel in the World of Raybearer - Hardcover

The Maid and the Crocodile: A Novel in the World of Raybearer - Hardcover

by Jordan Ifueko
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by Jordan Ifueko (Author)

A romantic standalone fantasy set in the world of Raybearer, from New York Times bestselling author Jordan Ifueko--winner of multiple awards

The smallest spark can bind two hearts . . . or start a revolution.

In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, Small Sade needs a job--preferably as a maid, with employers who don't mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot. But before she can be hired, she accidentally binds herself to a powerful being known only as the Crocodile, a god rumored to devour pretty girls.

Small Sade entrances the Crocodile with her secret: she is a Curse Eater, gifted with the ability to alter people's fates by cleaning their houses.

The handsome god warns that their fates are bound, but Small Sade evades him, launching herself into a new career as the Curse Eater of a swanky inn. She is determined to impress the wealthy inhabitants and earn her place in Oluwan City . . . assuming her secret-filled past--and the revolutionary ambitions of the Crocodile God--don't catch up with her.

But maybe there is more to Small Sade. And maybe everyone in Oluwan City deserves more, too, from the maids all the way to the Anointed Ones.
  • Hugo Awards Lodestar Nominee
  • Children's Africana Award Winner
  • Pedro and Daniel Award Winner

Author Biography

Jordan Ifueko is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raybearer series. She's a Nebula Award, Ignyte Award, Audie Award, and Hugo Lodestar finalist, and she's been featured in People magazine, NPR Best Books, NPR Pop Culture Hour, and ALA Top Ten. She writes about magical Black girls who aren't magic all the time, because honestly, they deserve a vacation. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok @jordanifueko.

Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 1.08 x 8.76 x 6.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 13, 2024
Award: Hugo Award (2025)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Maid and the Crocodile
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 6.4
Point Value: 15
ISBN9781419764356
Author Jordan Ifueko
PublisherHarry N. Abrams
GenreYoung adult
FormatHardcover
PublishedAugust 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceTeens & young adults and Adults
Print SizeStandard Print

Related Subjects

Young Adult Action & Adventure Young Adult Fantasy Young Adult Fiction Young Adult Romance Young Adults

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Jordan Ifueko is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raybearer series. She's a Nebula Award, Ignyte Award, Audie Award, and Hugo Lodestar finalist, and she's been featured in People magazine, NPR Best Books, NPR Pop Culture Hour, and ALA Top Ten. She writes about magical Black girls who aren't magic all the time, because honestly, they deserve a vacation.

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