A threat is growing in Numbani, and a new hero is rising to meet it. Orisa, Lúcio, and Doomfist are here to sate your hunger for an electrifying original story, and get you up to speed on the latest Overwatch lore. The Hero of Numbani, a new young adult novel from Scholastic’s AFK imprint and critically acclaimed author Nicky Drayden, releases today!

Fans can enjoy the action-packed original story straight from the Overwatch game team, which chronicles the origins of playable hero Orisa. Set within the technologically advanced African city of Numbani, a young inventor named Efi Oladele witnesses an attack by Doomfist. Efi feels driven to build Numbani the hero it deserves, but as she races to complete her robot, Orisa, Doomfist is mounting a series of attacks. Can she stop Doomfist before it’s too late?

Join Efi and Orisa by getting your own copy of The Hero of Numbani, available from Scholastic now. This highly anticipated novel is available for paperback at $9.99 and eBook at $5.99. Fans can also get a sneak peek of the adventure via book excerpt here!