by Tracey Baptiste · scholastic · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780545931861
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«The Jumbies» is Tracey Baptiste's children's fantasy novel, published by Scholastic in paperback (240 pages, in English).
Corinne La Mer believes the jumbies of Haitian folklore are legends to scare children. After chasing an agouti into the forbidden forest, Corinne sees yellow eyes watching her. Then, Severine bewitches Corinne's father and threatens the island. To save the island, Corinne must trust her friends and awaken ancient magic.
First installment of the «The Jumbies» saga. Nominated for the Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award in 2019.
Middle grade novel for readers in fourth to sixth grade, with adventure, mystery, and Haitian folklore.
Tracey Baptiste is a children's horror author from the Caribbean who uses folk stories in her novels.
