Meet Hephzibah Akinwale, a little black girl from the United Kingdom who, at the age of ten, has recently broken the world record for the length of a children’s fiction novel written entirely in the first person. The staggering number of 58,000 words may be found in her book, which is titled Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away.
According to Shine My Crown, the main character of this middle-grade fiction adventure tale is a little girl named Hephzibah. In this book, Hephzibah is immersed in intriguing dreams that feel as real as her existence.
Manikya Sanghi, who was 11 years old at the time and wrote the prize-winning novel Wizard of Sansanadia, held the record before Hephzibah, a student at Little Thetford C of E Primary School in East Cambridgeshire, England, broke it with 44,000 words. Hephzibah’s novel had 46,000 words.
Nevertheless, Hephzibah is doing more than just shattering records. Her mother, Chika, has a strong belief that other children all across the world will be inspired to be creative as a result of her accomplishments.
In addition, the East Cambridgeshire District Council recognized her as one of the best 20 young people in the area to assist in celebrating King Charles III’s coronation. Her abilities have gained her this recognition.
