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Name: The jumbies
Rating: 4 (2 reviews)
Author: Tracey Baptiste

In the Caribbean setting of "The Jumbies," eleven‑year‑old Corinne discovers she must summon ancient magic to confront an evil spirit that threatens her island community. Facing supernatural peril, she draws on her bravery and forces buried in the island’s mythic past to save her beloved home.

First publish date: 2015

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy

Authors: Tracey Baptiste

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