Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy

About this book

Nic Blake longs to be a powerful Manifestor like the rest of her magical community — and when her father is accused of a terrible crime, she sets out to clear his name. Angie Thomas opens a fantasy series rooted in Black history and folklore. Nominated for the 2025-2026 South Carolina Children's Book Award (grades 3-5), administered by the South Carolina Association of School Librarians.

Why widely assigned

This Middle Grade Fantasy title, typically at grades 3–7. Written in the 2020s; pairs with curriculum units on magic and family; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

• South Carolina Children's Book Award

  • recommended·3rd grade · South Carolinasource: 2025-2026 South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees (South Carolina Association of School Librarians / studySC)
  • recommended·4th grade · South Carolinasource: 2025-2026 South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees (South Carolina Association of School Librarians / studySC)
  • recommended·5th grade · South Carolinasource: 2025-2026 South Carolina Children's Book Award Nominees (South Carolina Association of School Librarians / studySC)

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Common questions

What grade level is Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy?

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–7. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy?

It takes about 5h 50m to read Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy (316 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 350 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy?

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy appears on reading lists for South Carolina Children's Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy banned in schools?

Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

What themes does Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy explore?

Central themes in Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy include magic, family, identity, adventure. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.