Icarus Girl, The

Eight-year-old Jessamy Harrison, a child of English and Nigerian heritage, struggles to fit in at school due to her vivid imagination. During her first visit to Nigeria, she finds a friend in TillyTilly, a ragged girl who seems to understand her. However, TillyTilly's visits become increasingly unsettling, leading Jess to question the true nature of her mysterious companion. This debut novel weaves Nigerian mythology into a striking exploration of doubles, both real and spiritual.