Written by Tracey Baptiste, Published by Algonquin Young Readers, 2015. (Dark fantasy, ages 8-12)
Happy Halloween to those that celebrate! My boys (husband included) absolutely love this holiday so I have browsed more Halloween decor and stores than I care for. That being said, I felt that this book would be a perfect pick for readers who want to be creeped out but not totally freaked out. Also, Robin Miles does an exquisite job narrating the audiobook!
BACKGROUND
Corinne La Mer ignores the local talk of jumbies, or spirits that live in the forest on her Caribbean island home. It’s only when she goes into the woods to receive her mother’s necklace does she come out with more than what she bargained for. #OwnVoices
BEST FOR
A dark fantasy inspired by Caribbean folklore. A deliciously creepy read filled with suspense with a lead character with untapped powers.
PAIR WITH
Book #2 Rise of the Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
Book #3 The Jumbie God’s Revenge by Tracey Baptiste
WHERE TO PURCHASE
If you have an interest in reading The Jumbies
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