Hekate: the Witch
Nikita Gill
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
A survivor of the war against Titans and Gods, Hekate is brought to the Underworld to escape the fate of her parents. Set in the land of the dead, long the River Styx, Hekate begins a journey of self discovery. She must learn her place in the world, and what she is the Goddess of, before she is found out by the Gods of Olympus.
Content Warning: Death, Grief, Violence, Body Horror
Discussion questions
Hekate Book Club Guide on Hachette's book page
Vocabulary & Teaching Guides
Video Content
Nikita Gill on Rage, Self Doubt & Reclaiming Power, including info on Hekate: The Witch
Publisher Content & Publicity
Classroom Connections
History: Greek Mythology
Poetry & Composition: Write a poem about your anger or another strong emotion. Explore different poetry forms, such as couplets, limericks, etc.
Awards
Author
https://www.nikitagill.co.uk/
Nikita Gill has written and illustrated 7 bestselling collections of poetry and three novel in verses, including the Sunday Times Bestseller and Number 1 New York Times Bestseller, Hekate. Gill has been shortlisted for the CLIPPA, the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Jhalak Prize. Her work has featured in the New York Times, the Guardian, The Sunday Times, BBC Radio 4, the Financial Times, Marie Claire, Stylist and more.
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