LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
January 2022 Debut of the Month
A modern and yet classic-feeling boarding school story set in Nigeria. Jummy gets a place at the prestigious River School, and faces all sorts of trials and triumphs in her first year. This book is so gentle and comforting, and full of wonderful food writing. ~ Katya Balen, Guest Editor January 2023
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From a fantastic new talent in middle-grade contemporary fiction, Sabine Adeyinka, based on her own experience of attending boarding school. A joyful, glorious collision of classic boarding-school story with vibrant 1990s Nigeria, irrepressible Jummy investigates an intriguing mystery as her best friend from home turns up at the school.
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Jummy at the River School Synopsis
Jummy has won a place at the River School, the finest girls' boarding school in Nigeria. Nothing can dampen her spirits, not even when she learns that her best friend Caro won't be joining her. By the Shine-Shine River, school is everything Jummy dreamt of, with friendly new girls, midnight feasts and sporting prizes - but when Caro suddenly arrives at the school to work, not to learn, Jummy must bring all her friends together to help.
Also available:
Time to Shine at the River School
Three Cheers for the River School
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9781913696047 |
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6th January 2022 |
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Sabine Adeyinka |
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Chicken House Ltd |
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Paperback |
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302 pages |
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Press Reviews
Sabine Adeyinka Press Reviews
Praise for the series:
‘Beautifully told, with powerful and emotive writing … a joyous read filled with hope’ - The Scotsman
‘A lively, joyous book’ - Books for Keeps
‘A sumptuous adventure’ - The Oldie
'Full of drama both big and small’ - Booktrust
Author
About Sabine Adeyinka
Sabine Adeyinka was born in England to a Nigerian dad and Jamaican mum. Her favourite pastime is writing stories about memories of the landscape, food and people of her childhood. She lives in London with her husband and two children.
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