Rise of the Jumbies
Readers rate it 4.0 (4 on Hardcover)
288 pages · Released 2019 · Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
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Rise of the Jumbies is a Caribbean-inspired fantasy adventure with folklore elements that creates moderate atmospheric tension. The story centers on a resourceful protagonist facing supernatural threats, with themes of family, courage, and cultural identity. While there is some scary content typical of ghost/folklore stories, violence is not graphic, and the overall tone supports young readers navigating both adventure and emotional growth.
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- Children's fiction
- Missing persons, fiction
- Blacks, fiction
- Caribbean area, fiction
- Horror stories
- Fantasy
- Adventure
- Young Adult
- Juvenile Fiction
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ISBN 9781616209827 · Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill