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A review by inkerly
The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was cute and fun! I've always wondered what a children's thriller/horror novel with AfroCaribbean inspired elements would be like, and this didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed the author's use of AfroCaribbean folklore about 'Jumbies' to tell this story, and the kids/heroines of this story were so cute.
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, and Colonisation