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By Davina Tijani (author) , Adam Douglas-Bagley (illustrator) Part of the The Nkara Chronicles series
"Interweaving African mythology with modern adventure, this second book in an exhilarating illustrated adventure series sees a pair of brave siblings battle to save a secret city."
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Second book in The Nkara Chronicles , Davina Tijani’s Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes melds the richness of African mythology with contemporary humour and classic adventure. Perfectly pitched for devotees of fast-paced quests, the engaging dialogue and Adam Douglas-Bagley’s lively illustrations also render the series ideal for reluctant readers.
Having been made members of the Sacred Beast League, Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are ready for adventure! But, having travelled to Senegal to assist Uncle Olu with his research, they’re getting a little bored of only dealing with paperwork, until they learn about Senegalese Yumboes — powerful fairy-like creatures that possess the power of moon magic. Then, after being issued an urgent call-to-action by a Yumboe, the daring duo step up to try to save a secret city.
With the stage set for the duo’s next adventure in South Africa, Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes exudes an inspiring sense of discovery as it shows the power of working together, and shares the magic of Senegalese myth.
The second book in a fun and fast-paced series based on African mythology from an exciting author and illustrator pairing. Full of imagination and detailed world building, the series will transport readers all over the African continent – from The Gambia to Senegal to South Africa. The Nkara Chronicles is an adventure series full of heart and humour.
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Now Yomi and her younger brother Kayode are official members of the Sacred Beast League, they can’t wait for more adventures! And when a Yumboe – a fairy-like creature from Senegal – seeks them out and asks for their help, they’re ready to shine. But with a secret city to protect, beast hunters to outsmart and moon magic in the mix, Yomi and Kay will have to put their skills to the test…
Davina Tijani is a speculative fiction writer for adults and children with a passion for world mythology, which she enjoys incorporating into her writing. She grew up an avid lover of films and books - especially Star Wars , which sparked a lifelong love of storytelling in all its forms. Davina was born in London, United Kingdom where she currently lives.
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Yomi helps the Yumboes save the beast city from hunters stealing their moon magic. An exciting second book in the series with great pictures. 5 stars!
I had been wanting to read Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes ever since I saw in a magazine that the first book in the series had been shortlisted for a children's book award.
Yomi is a young girl who is trying to save magical beasts from hunters in Africa. The hunters are trying to kill the beasts to steal their moon magic.
Yomi is organising files for her Grandad and decides to start reading the Atlas of Beasts, where she finds out about the Yumboes, a species of magical beast that lives in Africa.
One night she is woken by fireworks and goes into the kitchen to get something to eat as her brother had eaten all her cookies. In the kitchen she finds a Yumboe stealing her food. The Yumboe wants Yomi to save their city and Yomi agrees!... Read Full Review
Lovely book, exciting story and kept us wanting to read more.
We really enjoyed this book, we love all the yomi books we have read so far.... Read Full Review
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-10 years old
Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes was written by Davina Tijani and published by Little Tiger an imprint of Little Tiger Press Group
Yomi and the Power of the Yumboes has 149 pages
Yes it is part of The Nkara Chronicles series
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