Hephzibah has captivated the literary world with her extraordinary storytelling talent.
A 10-year old Nigerian, Hephzibah Akinwale has made history.
She has now broken the Guinness World Records, for the longest novel written by a child.
This is as her debut novel, Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away, set a new world record for the longest fiction novel written by a child.
Hephzibah has captivated the literary world with her extraordinary storytelling talent.
She published her novel on September 21, 2023, and it contains 58,000 words — surpassing the previous record of 44,000 words.
The Nigerian talent was born in Cambridge, England, Hephzibah discovered her passion for writing at just eight years old.
Encouraged by her mother, Chika Akinwale, she honed her creativity and storytelling skills.
Growing up with two younger sisters who share her imaginative spirit, Hephzibah developed a unique ability to craft narratives that seamlessly blend fantasy and reality.
Her novel, Chronicles of the Time Keepers: Whisked Away has been widely praised for its compelling narrative and vivid imagination.