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Contact: Amy Wachspress (707) 468-4118

Changing the Prophecy, Long-Awaited Sequel to The Call to Shakabaz,
Is Now In Print
Portland, OR – Changing the Prophecy charts the further adventures of Doshmisi,
Denzel, Maia, and Sonjay through a siege of Big House City, the dungeons of the Final
Fortress, Compost’s garbage labyrinth, an alien-run prison camp, an attack of flying
tacos, a voyage to the bottom of a dying ocean, and more. They and their friends
must apply themselves to the task of overturning an ancient prophecy and preventing
the environmental destruction of the land by mysterious alien creatures in cahoots
with the malevolent enchanter Sissrath. Introducing the Prophet of the Khoum, a
reformed geebaching who tries hard not to laugh, and a resourceful Latina friend, this
year’s return to Faracadar finds the Four taking action rather than accepting defeat
as a foregone conclusion. While the danger of environmental destruction in Faracadar
threatens to undermine hope, the heroes and heroines of Changing the Prophecy
refuse to allow the doomsayers the last word.
Just like the prequel, this latest installment features Black characters and is filled
with adventure, laughs, magic and enchantment, thought-provoking threads to spark
discussion, children on a hero’s journey, and an epic struggle between the forces of
good and the forces of evil. Author Amy Wachspress has combined a passion for
children’s fantasy stories and faith in the possibility of change with a love of African
American culture to create a rip-roaring, often hilarious, ride with depth and soul for
readers of all ages.
Cheshire Bookshop owner Linda Rosengarten wrote in a review that “The Call to
Shakabaz is one of those rare books with cross-generational appeal. Readers of all
ages will not be able to put this novel down, right through to the unexpected, magical
climax. The book provides a completely satisfying read, with a refreshing approach to
the fantasy genre.” Changing the Prophecy is made in the same mold as the prequel,
and does not disappoint. Designed to sustain hope for children and youth facing the
realities of climate change, this book will inspire readers to rethink and perhaps act.
It is an antidote to despair.

Changing the Prophecy
Published by Woza Books
$15.50 US • ISBN 978-0-9788350-0-2
Available through IngramSpark
URL: www.wozabooks.com