12-year-old Nigerian Kid Sets World Record for Longest Novel

With her amazing writing abilities and creativity, 12-year-old Hephzibah Akinwale has broken the record for the longest fiction book ever written by a child.

Born in Cambridge, England, on January 1, 2012, she fell in love with writing at the age of eight.

Her narrative and creative abilities were developed under the guidance of her mother, Chika Akinwale.

Having two younger sisters who were equally creative as she was, Hephzibah grew up with a special talent for writing stories that skillfully combine imagination and reality.

In 2023, “Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away,” her debut book, broke the previous record for the longest fiction book authored by a child.

The remarkable book, which was published on September 21, 2023, when Hephzibah Akinwale was just 10 years old, had a word count of 58,000. The book has now been recognized by the Guinness World Record and has broken the previous record of 44,000.

The previous record was set by Manikya Sanghi, a 12-year-old former Guinness World Record holder, National Record holder, and multiple award-winning author of the fiction book “Wizard of Sansanadia” from the “Chronicles of Tierra” series.

This remarkable accomplishment not only demonstrates Hephzibah’s artistic ability but also the capacity of up-and-coming authors to create significant literary works.

Chika Akinwale, the mother of the young author, was incredibly proud of her daughter’s achievement and saw it as a source of motivation for other kids, especially kids of color.

She hopes that by proving that age and background are not obstacles to doing remarkable things in the literary world, Hephzibah’s success would inspire more young people to pursue their creative abilities.

She thinks that a new generation of aspiring authors can be motivated to follow their aspirations with courage and tenacity by Hephzibah’s record-breaking book.

About the Book

According to Shine My Crown, the protagonist of Hephzibah’s captivating middle-grade fiction adventure is herself, who has a string of vivid and enigmatic dreams that make it difficult to distinguish between truth and fiction.

Readers are taken on an exciting and thought-provoking journey by this story, which is full of creativity and youthful insight.

The uniqueness of the story is found in its ability to appeal to both young audiences and adult readers with its richness and originality.

More than just a collection of words, “Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away” is a narrative that captures the ideas, hopes, and desires of a young person who isn’t scared to dream large.

The record-breaking book has received a lot of attention, particularly on social media, and both readers and literary critics have praised Hephzibah’s work for its uniqueness and storytelling style.