The Manifestor Prophecy is the first book in Angie Thomas's middle-grade fantasy trilogy, Nic Blake and the Remarkables, blending African American folklore and history with a contemporary fantasy adventure. The story follows Nic Blake, who, after her father is framed for a crime, embarks on a quest with friends to find a magical artifact to clear his name, uncovering shocking truths about her family and the magical world of the "Remarkables". The book explores themes of trust, justice, and identity, drawing on the history of the Underground Railroad and African mythology. 
Key aspects of the book:
Genre: Contemporary fantasy, middle grade. 
Series: The first book in the Nic Blake and the Remarkables trilogy. 
Inspiration: African American history, folklore, and mythology, including the Underground Railroad. 
Plot: Nic Blake's father, a powerful "Manifestor," is imprisoned, leading Nic and her friends on a quest to find a magical tool called the Msaidizi to save him and clear his name. 
Themes: Justice, family, self-trust, and confronting injustice, with a backdrop of magical adventure. 
Author: Angie Thomas, known for The Hate U Give and Concrete Rose, makes her middle-grade debut with this series.