{"product_id":"2940157065096","title":"Battle Cry: The Awakening","description":"\"Battle Cry: The Awakening\" is a novel that targets Young Adults interested in Science Fiction and fantasy based Urban Tales. It retells the experiences of six African American girls growing up in a public housing project during the political\/historical period from the 1950's through the 1960's in New York City. The story tells the youth's experiences during 4 critical periods of social upheaval.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaiea thought, \"It is ancient blood that runs through my African veins, the blood of the first humans, and the parents of the human species... The blood of the warriors who made sure humans survived and that ancient blood boiled with a warrior's fierce resolve to end the domination of racist demons that hindered the planet's development.  And then I pulled the trigger ....Circumstance made me who and what I am....\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaiea and her posse are on a path of discovery, fulfilling a long time African prophesy. They are protected by angels and ancestors from an ancient planet along with advanced Africans who warn them that they must complete the first phase of struggle on this planet, in order for Homo-sapiens to survive. Maiea and her friends, grounded in the African American Christian church and traditional African religion, do battle with all the forces that stand against African and African American freedom. They develop paranormal powers to help them win. In the end Maiea and her friends turn into real freedom fighters. In addition to this historical battle for the planet, as youth, they face the typical battles of students of the time- bullying, stealing, racism, sex, love and gangs.","brand":"First Edition Design Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47114947002608,"sku":"2940157065096","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940157065096_p0.jpg?v=1764091827","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940157065096","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}