A 10-year-old Nigerian, Hephzibah Akinwale, has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest fiction novel written by a child.
Her debut novel, Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away, published on September 21, 2023, contains 58,000 words, surpassing the previous record of 44,000 words.
Hephzibah has captivated the literary world with her extraordinary storytelling talent.
Born in Cambridge, England, Hephzibah discovered her passion for writing at the age of eight. Encouraged by her mother, Chika Akinwale, she honed her creativity and storytelling skills, crafting narratives that seamlessly blend fantasy and reality.
Growing up with two younger sisters who share her imaginative spirit, Hephzibah developed a storytelling ability that has now captivated the literary world.
Her record-breaking novel has been widely praised for its compelling narrative and vivid imagination, marking her as a rising star in children’s literature.