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Rise of the Jumbies (Jumbies Series #2)

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“A stirring and mystical tale.” –Kirkus Reviews

This sequel to The Jumbies, from New York Times bestselling author Tracey Baptiste, is an inventive return to a world filled with Caribbean folklore, daring adventure, and ancient magic.

Corinne LaMer defeated the wicked jumbie Severine months ago, but things haven’t exactly gone back to normal in her Caribbean island home. Everyone knows Corinne is half-jumbie, and many of her neighbors treat her with mistrust. When local children begin to g...

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An Interview With Rise of the Jumbies Author Tracey Baptiste

An Interview With Rise of the Jumbies Author Tracey Baptiste

Where did you get your inspiration for writing The Jumbies and its sequel, Rise of the Jumbies? I was inspired by the mythology I grew up with in Trinidad and Tobago. When I was little, people talked about jumbies as if they could be anyone, or anywhere. It was fascinating and exciting and scary. But […]
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Magic, History, and Mermaids: An Interview with Author Tracey Baptiste on Rise of the Jumbies

Magic, History, and Mermaids: An Interview with Author Tracey Baptiste on Rise of the Jumbies

Just Right Reads is a series hosted by Kamilla Benko, children’s book editor and author of the forthcoming The Unicorn Quest, featuring newly released middle grade books and Q&As with your favorite authors! In Tracey Baptiste’s newest novel, Rise of the Jumbies (a sequel to The Jumbies) Corinne Le Mer once again faces the jumbies that share […]
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