106 pages • 3 hours read
Tracey BaptisteThe Jumbies
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2015A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tracey Baptiste's The Jumbies captivates readers with its rich Caribbean folklore and compelling storyline. Praised for its vivid imagery and strong female protagonist, it stands out in middle-grade fantasy. Some critics noted pacing issues and occasional predictability, but these do not detract significantly from its charm and cultural authenticity.
Who Should Read The Jumbies?
A reader who enjoys the eerie, folk-tale atmosphere of The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman or the mythological richness of Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi would find delight in The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste. This middle-grade novel combines West Indian folklore with spine-tingling adventure, ideal for readers aged 8-12 who love magical realism and cultural tales.
Recommended
Reading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
680L