Tracey Baptiste lived in Trinidad until she was fifteen; she grew up on jumbie stories and fairy tales. She is a New York Times bestselling author of Minecraft: The Crash, and a former teacher who works as a writer and editor. Visit her online at traceybaptiste.com and on Twitter: @TraceyBaptiste.
“[A] richly detailed adventure, full of magic, wonder, and danger,
that will be remembered long after the last page is read.”
—The BN Kids Blog
“With this strong return to the Jumbies series, Baptiste engages
all the senses, from the taste of sweet oranges to the scent of
salty air . . . [Corinne’s] determination, compassion, and bravery
will inspire readers to face down any challenges crossing their
paths. Baptiste carefully represents Caribbean diversity . . . A
tremendous return.”
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Baptiste continues to successfully blend fantastical and realistic
elements, punctuating the plot with true and terrifying details,
such as the speed and level of a hurricane’s physical destruction,
without impeding the Caribbean folktale motifs that underscore the
series. Packed with action, the narrative sacrifices not an ounce
of emotional authenticity; readers will be as enthralled by the
heartening tenacity and perseverance of friendship and community
as by the jumbies and humans confronting a dangerous deity.
Considerations of the struggles of refugees and the importance of
standing up for the vulnerable are especially timely in this
propulsive and engaging story.”
—The Horn Book Magazine
“The Jumbie God’s Revenge is an even more amazing installment in
this middle-grade fantasy/horror series . . . Filled with
action/adventure and a magical world, this book is a quick and
engaging read . . . Unique, engrossing, and fully developed, this
action/adventure/fantasy/horror series is perfect for the middle
grade audience . . . Highly recommend for middle-grade
readers who enjoy brave heroines, facing the odds, and magic.”
—YA Books Central
“As in the previous books, Baptiste tells an action-packed
adventure story that resonates emotionally and intellectually. She
weaves in threads about family and friendship and forgiveness,
responsibility and love and loss and bravery; she touches on
scapegoating and the plight of refugees and the importance of
standing up for others, whether it be physically or verbally. And,
as in the previous books, she does all that with warmth and humor
and nuance.”
—Bookshelves of Doom
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