The Jumbies Trilogy Collection

Praise for The Jumbies Series:

Junior Library Guild Selection * Massachusetts Children's Book Award Nominee * New York Public Library pick * We Need Diverse Books pick * Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Book Riot, NPR, Bank Street, and Brightly Best Books Pick

"Tracey Baptiste scares up new audiences to learn about jumbies . . . She builds a fairy tale about a brave girl and her adventures among Caribbean creatures."

* "A stellar recommendation for fans of edgy fantasy such as Aaron Starmer's The Riverman Trilogy or Adam Gidwitz's A Tale Dark and Grimm series."

* "Baptiste deepens what could be a light and charming undersea adventure with ties to African religions and the historical legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade . . . A stirring and mystical tale sure to keep readers thinking past the final page."

* "Baptiste engages all the senses, from the taste of sweet oranges to the scent of the salty air . . . [Corinne's] determination, compassion, and bravery will inspire readers to face down any challenges crossing their paths."

"Young readers are probably familiar with Greek myths, thanks to Rick Riordan, and other enduring European classics, so this series with twists on Caribbean (particularly Haitian and Trinidadian) and West African tales is a welcome change."

"Baptiste continues to successfully blend fantastical and realistic elements . . . without impeding the Caribbean folktale motifs that underscore the series . . . Considerations of the struggles of refugees and the importance of standing up for the vulnerable are especially timely in this propulsive and engaging story."